terry

/ˈtɛɹi/

terry

English Noun Top 2,667

American (Lessac) (medium)

Female 0.8s

American (Amy) (medium)

Female 0.7s

American (Ryan) (medium)

Male 0.5s

Definition

A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, possibly French tiré (“drawn out”), past participle of tirer (“to draw out”).