revers

American  

[ri-veer, -vair] / rɪˈvɪər, -ˈvɛər /

noun

PLURAL

revers

1. a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.

2. a trimming simulating such a part.

3. the facing used.

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revers British  

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

1. (usually plural) the turned-back lining of part of a garment, esp of a lapel or cuff

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Etymology

Origin of revers

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Example Sentences

Technology companies have resorted to recurring waves of layoffs over the past year, in new phenomenon to hit the industry that reverses more than a decade of mostly unbridled growth.

From Seattle Times

The driver then reverses and hits a Ford truck as the driver of the SUV gets out of her vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times

In contrast to the sun’s 11-year cycle, the earth’s magnetic field reverses every tens of thousands of years.

From New York Times

The action reverses a declaration that was first made on January 30, 2020, when the disease had not even been named COVID-19 and when there were no major outbreaks beyond China.

From Washington Times

It reverses an earlier law which blocked the state from establishing its own health care exchange.

From Washington Times