Definition of Terry

1. Noun. English actress (1847-1928).

Exact synonyms: Dame Alice Ellen Terry, Dame Ellen Terry
Generic synonyms: Actress

2. Noun. A pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes.
Exact synonyms: Terry Cloth, Terrycloth
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile, Toweling, Towelling

Definition of Terry

1. n. A kind of heavy colored fabric, either all silk, or silk and worsted, or silk and cotton, often called terry velvet, used for upholstery and trimmings.

Definition of Terry

1. Proper noun. (surname patronymic from=given names dot=) from the medieval Norman given name Thierry, cognate of the English Derek. ¹

2. Proper noun. (Germanic male given name) transferred back from the surname, or a diminutive of Terence or of any of its alternative forms. ¹

3. Proper noun. A female given name, diminutive of Teresa or any of its alternative forms. ¹

4. Noun. A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Terry

1. an absorbent fabric [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Terry

terrorization
terrorizations
terrorize
terrorized
terrorizer
terrorizers
terrorizes
terrorizing
terrorless
terrors
terrorstricken
terrorstruck
terrour
terrours
terrs
terry (current term)
terry cloth
terry thomas sign
terry towel
terrycloth
terrycloths
tersanctus
terse
tersely
terseness
tersenesses
terser
tersest
tersion
tersions

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