terry Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɛɹi/
What Does Terry Mean?
Terry is a noun that means A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper. It is also used to mean Any makeshift cloth nappy folded from a large piece of absorbent fabric and held in place by a nappy pin or nappy fastener; a flat nappy.
Terry: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛɹi/ |
| Synonyms | terrycloth and terry cloth |
| Plural | terries |
Terry Definition (Noun)
- A type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.
- Any makeshift cloth nappy folded from a large piece of absorbent fabric and held in place by a nappy pin or nappy fastener; a flat nappy.
Noun
- A terrorist
Synonyms of Terry
Terry synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
terry (countable and uncountable, plural terries)
terry (plural terries)
Words That Rhyme With Terry
Origin of Terry
Origin 1: Of uncertain origin, possibly French tiré (“drawn out”), past participle of tirer (“to draw out”).
Origin 2: Contraction of terrorist.
Questions People Ask About Terry
What part of speech is terry?
Terry is a noun.
What is another word for terry?
Close synonyms of terry are terrycloth and terry cloth. See the full list of terry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of terry?
The plural of terry is terries.