poplin

American  

[pop-lin] / ˈpɒp lɪn /

noun

1. a finely corded fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, for dresses, draperies, etc.

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poplin British  

/ ˈpɒplɪn /

noun

1. 1. a strong fabric, usually of cotton, in plain weave with fine ribbing, used for dresses, children's wear, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a poplin shirt

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Etymology

Origin of poplin

1700–10; < French popeline, earlier papeline < Italian papalina, feminine of papalino papal; so called from being made at the papal city of Avignon. See papal, -ine ¹

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Example Sentences

Loyal customers visit to explore Buford’s curated jewelry, perfume, clothing, gifts and candles worldwide, ranging from Japanese poplin to French fragrance.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022

A spike in covid-19 cases, a second lockdown, the winter and the holidays have brought us to this moment swaddled in cotton poplin and buttery knits.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2020

An office-ready white poplin shirt and knitted tank top were transformed into the undergarments of a layered black organza column dress, worn by a man with hairy legs, pop socks and black rubber Mary Janes.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2019

New York-based Canadian designer Caroline Constas’ smocked off-the-shoulder Appolonia dress in green gingham poplin with drama-filled flared ruffled sleeves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2017

He wore a khaki poplin suit and bow tie.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides