Definition of Terrycloth

1. Noun. A pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes.

Exact synonyms: Terry, Terry Cloth
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile, Toweling, Towelling

Definition of Terrycloth

1. Noun. An absorbent cotton fabric typically used for towels and bathrobes; toweling. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Terrycloth

terrorizer
terrorizers
terrorizes
terrorizing
terrorless
terrors
terrorstricken
terrorstruck
terrour
terrours
terrs
terry
terry cloth
terry thomas sign
terry towel
terrycloth (current term)
terrycloths
tersanctus
terse
tersely
terseness
tersenesses
terser
tersest
tersion
tersions
terskite
tersulfide
tersulphide
tersulphides

Literary usage of Terrycloth

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Virginia Handbook by Blair Howard, Mary K. Burnham, Bill Burnham (2005)
"Lodging The Homestead has 518 rooms, including 81 suites, all with terrycloth robes, mini-bars, two-line speakerphones with voice mail and data port, ..."

2. Cruising the Mediterranean: A Guide to the Ports of Call by Larry H. Ludmer (2002)
"There are lots of amenities, such as terrycloth robes, slippers, a stocked refrigerator and more. Many bathrooms have tubs. The sailing ships listed here ..."

3. Mexico's Pacific Coast by Vivien Lougheed (2004)
"The lodge itself has rooms with private bathrooms complete with terrycloth bathrobes. Electricity is solar powered. Local guides are available for hiking ..."

4. Golf Resorts: Where to Play in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica & the by Jim Nicol, Barbara Nicol (2001)
"All are equipped with the Four Seasons' usual assortment of amenities, including toiletries, terrycloth bathrobes, hair dryers and so on. ..."

5. Adventure Guide to the Alps by Krista Dana (2004)
"I've seen a lot more terrycloth in recent years, I still usually pack along a washcloth. Breakfasts are normally included in room rates. ..."

6. Antigua, Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis Alive!by Paris Permenter, John Bigley by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (1999)
"... a fully stocked, complimentary in-room bar. a daily New York Times fax, and terrycloth robes. Another romantic feature here is the excellent spa, ..."

7. Antigua, Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis Alive!by Paris Permenter, John Bigley by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (1999)
"... a fully stocked, complimentary in-room bar, a daily New York Times fax, and terrycloth robes. Another romantic feature here is the excellent spa, ..."

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