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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Kenny Flowers’ terry cloth cabana shorts need to be part of your partner’s suitcase.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Instead of matching bottoms, Murph completed the look with low-rise red terry cloth bottoms that tied at the sides.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 July 2025
This one is made of terry cotton and is available in two gorgeous patterns.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Remove water After shampooing and conditioning, remove excess water with a terry towel or microfiber towel.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Instead of matching bottoms, Murph completed the look with low-rise red terry cloth bottoms that tied at the sides.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 July 2025
This one is made of terry cotton and is available in two gorgeous patterns.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Remove water After shampooing and conditioning, remove excess water with a terry towel or microfiber towel.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Terry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terry. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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