poplin

noun

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

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The collection is not cheap — an essential white shirt is $395, a linen chambray shirt retails for $510 and a navy wool poplin is $570. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 This poplin option was perfect for daytime exploring with a sneaker, but doubled as a dinner outfit on the cruise. Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Another reason for organic cotton poplin's popularity? Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 No summer capsule wardrobe is complete without some breezy white poplin—and this sarong-style skirt from Khaite is no exception. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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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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