repp

noun

variant spelling of rep

: a plain-weave fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs

Examples of repp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He is stylishly turned out as ever, in a burgundy suit and matching repp ... John Guaspari, National Review, 13 May 2023 Wigham has spent the past nine-or-so months sewing his button-downs—as well as silk repp ties and other authentic mid-century designs—at breakneck speed, and hasn’t looked back. Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 30 June 2021 This spring, Junior’s, a relatively small business just over a year old, has nevertheless sold through about half its ties, which come in traditional patterns like deco-ish squares and red-and-gray repp stripes. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 2 June 2021

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“Repp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repp. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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