slub

1 of 2

verb

ˈsləb 

slubbed; slubbing

transitive verb

: to draw out and twist (slivers of wool, cotton, etc.) slightly

slub

2 of 2

noun

: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread

Examples of slub in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The rayon slub fabric has that soft, linen-like texture that reads polished in photos but feels like loungewear, with a medium stretch that keeps it comfortable on long flights. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Consumers can expect new washes, cuffed hems, rich dark rinses, tonal stripe details, slub fabrications and additional silhouettes. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Meanwhile, the body is made of a slub knit that skims the body and has plenty of stretch. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026

The Pakistani mill is preparing collections that combine slub character and softness, and selvedge denim to capture that segment of the industry that is leaning to more craftsmanship and heritage. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

back-formation from slubbing

First Known Use

Verb

1834, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1851, in the meaning defined above