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poplin

noun

pop·​lin ˈpä-plən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs

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There are sensory pleasures too: the liquid drape of silk or the crisp crush of poplin between my fingers. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 Featuring polka dots and a nice dose of paillettes at the shoulder line, this cotton poplin dress offers a mix of volume and lightness all at once. Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025 Woolrich Flannel Shirt For chillier days, swap out your poplin button downs for a high quality flannel. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 Poplin Oversized Button-up Shirt A striped button-down is a travel and layering must-have, and this lightweight poplin version is effortlessly chic. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poplin

Word History

Etymology

French papeline

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poplin was in 1710

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“Poplin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poplin. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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poplin

noun
pop·​lin ˈpäp-lən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong ribbed fabric in plain weave

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