gabardine

American  

[gab-er-deen, gab-er-deen] / ˈgæb ərˌdin, ˌgæb ərˈdin /

noun

1. Also a firm, tightly woven fabric of worsted, cotton, polyester, or other fiber, with a twill weave.

2. gaberdine.

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gabardine British  

/ ˌɡæbəˈdiːn, ˈɡæbəˌdiːn /

noun

1. a twill-weave worsted, cotton, or spun-rayon fabric

2. an ankle-length loose coat or frock worn by men, esp by Jews, in the Middle Ages

3. any of various other garments made of gabardine, esp a child's raincoat

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Etymology

Origin of gabardine

Spelling variant of gaberdine

Example Sentences

He often mixed silk and wool or silk and linen for a softer alternative to the heavy, stiff gabardines and worsted wools that were typical for men’s suits and jackets.

From Los Angeles Times

One night before bed, M. Benamar shreds the silk lining from a pair of worn gabardine pants to craft a belt for his daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

Functional for the outdoors, jackets are cut from cotton gabardine, wool and cashmere for warmth, while the Burberry Check is reworked in earthy colorways like sand and lichen.

From Los Angeles Times

The papers took pains to note that Wyman came to court “hatless, her hair in a pageboy bob. She wore a tangerine gabardine shirt-maker dress.”

From Los Angeles Times

Exquisite pieces crafted in double cashmere and gabardine spanned little dresses, pants, coats, jackets and skirts, boldly cut above the knee, marking a chic, pared-down approach.

From Seattle Times