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

The collection starts with form-fitting, slightly cropped bodysuits crafted from poplin shirting, in industrial colors like gray and ivory.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022

A spike in covid-19 cases, a second lockdown, the winter and the holidays have brought us to this moment swaddled in cotton poplin and buttery knits.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2020

Womenswear pieces cover nylon windbreakers, embossed cycling shorts, knits and printed denim pants as well as featherweight fur coats and cardigans, reversible padded blousons, perforated leather jackets and caftans and poplin shirtdresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2020

An office-ready white poplin shirt and knitted tank top were transformed into the undergarments of a layered black organza column dress, worn by a man with hairy legs, pop socks and black rubber Mary Janes.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2019

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 "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott