broadcloth

[ brawd-klawth, -kloth ]

noun

, Textiles.

1. a closely woven dress-goods fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or a mixture of these fibers, having a soft, mercerized finish and resembling poplin.
2. a woolen or worsted fabric constructed in a plain or twill weave, having a compact texture and lustrous finish.
3. any fabric woven on a wide loom.

broadcloth

/ ˈbrɔːdˌklɒθ /

noun

1. fabric woven on a wide loom
2. a closely woven fabric of wool, worsted, cotton, or rayon with lustrous finish, used for clothing

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadcloth¹

First recorded in 1400–50, broadcloth is from late Middle English brode clothe. See broad, cloth

Example Sentences

He shoved his hair out of his face and picked up his broadcloth jacket from the floor, draping it strategically over his arm.

From Literature

Yakov exchanged his broadcloth jacket for a pin-striped waistcoat and tied his cravat with deft hands.

From Literature

A brown wool coat worn by George Washington is immediately followed by two even more haunting items: the Brooks Brothers broadcloth coat that Abraham Lincoln wore to Ford’s Theater the night he was assassinated, and another, far more modest Brooks Brothers light brown wool coat worn by an enslaved man.

From New York Times

Pensive, who clocks 2:04.2, is third entering the stretch and wears down Broadcloth and Stir Up.

From Washington Times

Pensive, who clocks 2:04.2, is third entering the stretch and wears down Broadcloth and Stir Up.

From Washington Times