terry

Absorbent towel material

Terry is a type of fabric with uncut loops on one or both sides, giving it a soft, absorbent texture.

It's the standard material for towels and bathrobes: terry cloth, a terry robe.

The loops create more surface area, which is why terry absorbs water so well. (Capitalized Terry is a given name.)

towel

bathrobe

Lounging garment for home

robeLong loose outer garment
washclothSmall bathing cloth
handtowelSmall cloth for drying

bathroom · drying · shower · spa · linen · poolside · gym · fingertip · sweatband · wristband

fabric

toweling

Absorbent fabric for drying

cottonPlant fiber for textiles
loopedFormed into rings
pileAccumulated mass of objects

weave · textile · absorbent · woven · yarn · threads · material · knit · polyester · velour

texture

soft

Yielding to touch

plushThick-pile soft fabric
absorbentAble to soak up
fluffySoft and light-textured

looped · cozy · thirsty · spongy · cushiony · velvety · warm · moisture-wicking · quick-dry · nubby

Categories

towelingwaffle weave
weavestwill, satin weave, basket weave, tabby, jacquard
fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
clothstowel, washcloth, dish cloth, microfiber cloth, tea towel
cotton fabricsmuslin, calico, cambric, poplin, chambray

Opposites

textile weave/surface texture

terrysatin

Glossy-surfaced woven cloth

sateen · percale · silk · microfiber · jersey

Phrases

terry clothLooped absorbent fabric
terry cloth robe
Terry Pratchett
Terry Crews
terry cloth towelAbsorbent woven drying fabric
Terry stopBrief police detention for questioning

Family

terrycloth, terry cloth

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G