serge

noun

\ ˈsərj

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Definition of serge

: a durable twilled fabric having a smooth clear face and a pronounced diagonal rib on the front and the back

Examples of serge in a Sentence

a coat made of serge

Recent Examples on the Web So my Aunt Ida hikes up her dress and pulls on a pair of my Uncle Billy’s blue serge pants. — Dick Feagler, cleveland, "With so many traditions on hold today because of the coronavirus, we return once more to Dick Feagler’s Christmas at Aunt Ida’s," 25 Dec. 2020 The Bees’ scant hopes floated away long ago, as faded now as traces of emerald-green paint on the seat of a blue serge suit. — Bob Greene, WSJ, "When Boston Was Bee Town," 4 Oct. 2018

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“Serge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serge. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.

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serge

noun

English Language Learners Definition of serge

: a strong cloth that is used to make clothes

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serge

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Kids Definition of serge

: a strong woolen cloth

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