poplin

noun

pop·​lin ˈpä-plən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs

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Elsewhere, jury president Park Chan-wook wore Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, including a double-breasted tuxedo jacket in grain de poudre, a silk satin Yves bow tie, a poplin cotton shirt, tuxedo trousers and Stanton patent leather derbies. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026 Add a pop of color to your closet with the half-off breezy poplin shorts that can double as a beach cover-up, or opt for something more sophisticated yet equally comfortable with the Easy Crepe Trousers, also marked down 50 percent. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Just reach for an elevated texture like satin or smooth poplin. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poplin

Word History

Etymology

French papeline

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poplin was in 1710

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“Poplin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poplin. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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poplin

noun
pop·​lin ˈpäp-lən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong ribbed fabric in plain weave

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