tricot

noun

tri·​cot ˈtrē-(ˌ)kō  ˈtrī-kət 

1

: a plain warp-knitted fabric (as of nylon, wool, rayon, silk, or cotton) with a close inelastic knit and used especially in clothing (such as underwear)

2

: a twilled clothing fabric of wool with fine warp ribs or of wool and cotton with fine weft ribs

Examples of tricot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chin guard is also lined with soft tricot fabric for optimal comfort even in the lowest of temperatures. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

The matte tricot fabric is soft and feels nice too. — Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025

These pieces were intentionally designed with double-layered tricot compression zones strategically placed on the waist and stomach to smooth and cinch your curves. — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024

In class, you are supported by a tricot, which is a nylon fabric in the shape of a hammock. — Rosemary Akpan, Chron, 10 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

French, from tricoter to move the legs rapidly, knit, from Middle French, to run, skip, ultimately from Old French estriquier to stroke, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English strīcan to stroke — more at strike

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tricot

• chicot
• cricket
• picket
• picot
• thicket
• ticket
• wicket

Kids Definition

tricot

noun

tri·​cot ˈtrē-kō  ˈtrī-kət 

: a knitted fabric (as for underwear) that is resistant to runs