grosgrain

American  

[groh-greyn] / ˈgroʊˌgreɪn /

noun

1. a heavy, corded ribbon or cloth of silk or rayon.

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grosgrain British  

/ ˈɡrəʊˌɡreɪn /

noun

1. a heavy ribbed silk or rayon fabric or tape for trimming clothes, etc

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Other Word Forms

• grosgrained adjective

Etymology

Origin of grosgrain

First recorded in 1865–70, grosgrain is from French gros grain “large grain”

Example Sentences

If I am remembering correctly, he wore a silk cravat overflowing a grosgrain waistcoat from his London tailor.

From Literature

I wrapped it up in green tissue paper, tied a bright blue grosgrain ribbon in a bow around it, and slid it into a Fabric Barn bag.

From Literature

But the fabrics, fabrications, shapes and palette — often limited to Easter Sunday pastels, in addition to the continental red, white and blue of his customary grosgrain trim — haven’t changed much, even as the context does.

From New York Times

His schoolgirl-on-steroids striped grosgrain bows, embellished with golden bees and ornate centerpiece pins that drew attention a few seasons ago?

From New York Times

Its spare J. Crew catalog of a cover, with a flamingo pink and lime green grosgrain belt, was a subway status symbol.

From Los Angeles Times