plural terries
1
: the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2
: an absorbent fabric with such loops
called also terry cloth
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These Reeboks have a terry lining that absorbs moisture to help keep your feet dry, and include a removable foam sock liner for lightweight support.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
If your lineup could use more comfortable loungewear, this terry hoodie is on sale for $4, and this versatile ribbed set is $25 off.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
The product collection features a soft, heavyweight cotton T-shirt built with comfort and fit in mind; a midweight French terry fabric hoodie; and an unstructured club cap with a mid-depth design.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Ridge Merino Hyde Hoodie ($150): This 100 percent merino wool hoodie uses a 275 GSM terry weave merino that doesn't feel like wool.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
If your lineup could use more comfortable loungewear, this terry hoodie is on sale for $4, and this versatile ribbed set is $25 off.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
The product collection features a soft, heavyweight cotton T-shirt built with comfort and fit in mind; a midweight French terry fabric hoodie; and an unstructured club cap with a mid-depth design.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Ridge Merino Hyde Hoodie ($150): This 100 percent merino wool hoodie uses a 275 GSM terry weave merino that doesn't feel like wool.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Terry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terry. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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terry
noun
ter·ry
ˈter-ē 
plural terries
: an absorbent fabric with an even surface of uncut loops
called also terry cloth
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