poplin

noun

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

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There are cotton boxers and khakis with cotton boxer waistbands peeking out, trenches, suits, crisp poplin shirts, and logo ties. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025 Modern Poplin Drawstring Skirt Swap restrictive pants for a flowy skirt like this poplin drawstring style. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Wear a billowy boho boho blouse or white poplin shirt with your skirt. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 Created by Zac Posen, Gap Inc.’s executive vice president and creative director, Collection 01 reflects Posen’s signature approach to tailoring and draping while reimagining Gap’s core textiles like denim and poplin. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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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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