poplin

noun

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

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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 Kaia went bold with a bright blue oversized poplin shirt, paired with cute suede penny loafers and chic all-white jeans. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025 On top of cowboy boots as far as the eye can see (and your credit card can swipe) are Gunne Sax dresses, airy poplin tops, and men’s pearl snap tops aplenty. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 26 Mar. 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 16 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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