revers

[ ri-veer, -vair ]

noun

, plural re·vers [ri-, veerz, -, vairz].

1. a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.
2. a trimming simulating such a part.
3. the facing used.

revers

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

1. usually plural the turned-back lining of part of a garment, esp of a lapel or cuff

Word History and Origins

Origin of revers¹

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Word History and Origins

Origin of revers¹

C19: from French, literally: reverse

Example Sentences

“Unless the 9th Circuit reverses me, this is veterans’ land,” he had said.

From Los Angeles Times

Fed a heavy diet of spin, the left-hander tucked in with his trademark sweeps and reverses.

From BBC

It reverses his denial last year of charges including lying to Congress about his finances and using campaign contributions for personal expenses.

From BBC

They credited the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition with handing out thousands of boxes of Narcan, a brand of naloxone, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

From Los Angeles Times

But usually, she reverses her commute, which means eight or nine hours on the job and, then, several hours in transit.

From Los Angeles Times