grosgrain
noun
gros·grain
ˈgrō-ˌgrān 
: a strong close-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram
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Which turn out to be the Dune grosgrain thong sandals from The Row, and cost a cool $690.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Two long tables were lined with white flowers and candles, adorned with grosgrain ribbon.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Adrien Brody’s three piece made to measure Thom Browne tuxedo with grosgrain tipping and his insane brooch brought the touch of eccentricity and glam the carpet needed.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The Leo is an ankle-strap sandal in leopard-print grosgrain presented on a 100mm heel, which debuted in 1998.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Two long tables were lined with white flowers and candles, adorned with grosgrain ribbon.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Adrien Brody’s three piece made to measure Thom Browne tuxedo with grosgrain tipping and his insane brooch brought the touch of eccentricity and glam the carpet needed.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The Leo is an ankle-strap sandal in leopard-print grosgrain presented on a 100mm heel, which debuted in 1998.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grosgrain
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“Grosgrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grosgrain. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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