plural terries
1
: the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2
: an absorbent fabric with such loops
called also terry cloth
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
The French terry fabric is lightweight but still substantial, and the side pockets are handy for storing your essentials on the go.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Popular among shoppers, editors, and celebrities alike, these sweatpants that look like jeans combine ultra-soft cotton terry cloth with denim details.
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Use a microfiber cloth, Magic Eraser, or a soft terry cloth to apply the mixture to your appliances.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
The French terry fabric is lightweight but still substantial, and the side pockets are handy for storing your essentials on the go.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Popular among shoppers, editors, and celebrities alike, these sweatpants that look like jeans combine ultra-soft cotton terry cloth with denim details.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Use a microfiber cloth, Magic Eraser, or a soft terry cloth to apply the mixture to your appliances.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Terry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terry. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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terry
noun
ter·ry
ˈter-ē 
plural terries
: an absorbent fabric with an even surface of uncut loops
called also terry cloth
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