poplin

American  

[pop-lin] / ˈpɒp lɪn /

noun

1. a finely corded fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, for dresses, draperies, etc.

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poplin British  

/ ˈpɒplɪn /

noun

1. 1. a strong fabric, usually of cotton, in plain weave with fine ribbing, used for dresses, children's wear, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a poplin shirt

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Etymology

Origin of poplin

1700–10; < French popeline, earlier papeline < Italian papalina, feminine of papalino papal; so called from being made at the papal city of Avignon. See papal, -ine ¹

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Example Sentences

Her ethos continues to live on, most recently in a $898 cotton poplin dress from designer Tory Burch which has “a timeless shape designed to have a modern attitude and movement.”

From Washington Post

Loyal customers visit to explore Buford’s curated jewelry, perfume, clothing, gifts and candles worldwide, ranging from Japanese poplin to French fragrance.

From Seattle Times

When the evening for the small party came, she found that the poplin wouldn’t do at all, for the other girls were putting on thin dresses and making themselves very fine indeed.

From Literature

I’m thinking especially of the ribbed gray knit shorts, cardigans and leggings that were interspersed with shimmery floral cocoon coats and white governess poplin shirts speckled with prima ballerina tutu gems.

From New York Times

A spike in COVID-19 cases, more lockdowns, the winter and the holidays have brought us to this moment swaddled in cotton poplin and buttery knits.

From Seattle Times