poplin

noun

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

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Washed sky-blue denim fabrics and corn-yellow crinkled poplin mixed with jade and Chrysanthemum prints. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 There’s also various shirting options from silk collared-shirts to poplin button-downs and twill blouses. Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 True Diesel is defined by fishnet and foil prints in iconic Diesel red while Denim features trompe l’oeil in flocked mesh and burnout velvet treatments in pop colors and Utility includes camouflage stretch lace and graffiti logo cotton poplin. Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024 Lastly, Utility features camouflage stretch lace and graffiti logo cotton poplin. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Oct. 2024 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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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