grosgrain
noun
gros·grain ˈgrō-ˌgrān 
: a strong close-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As a bonus, each model is supplied with an interchangeable grosgrain fabric strap and a flexible bracelet. 
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 Test out textures like grosgrain, linen, and raffia, a signature of Carrie Forbes, to add depth to an otherwise simple design. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 June 2022 Meanwhile, Adidas’s iconic three-stripe design highlights the clothing and footwear alike, frequently intersecting with Gucci’s red-and-green grosgrain. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 May 2022 The hat comes in two shades, a neutral Khaki or blue-grey Fog, complemented by a stylish grosgrain ribbon band. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022 It’s characterized by its inflexible brim, flat top, and wide grosgrain band which is often striped, or solid black for traditional summer formal occasions. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2022 This chic hat is finished with a black grosgrain band. Kathleen Walsh, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 Her most expensive tie, a skinny Saint Laurent tie crafted from black silk grosgrain, was a whopping $195 dollars. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022 City slickers can look ranch-ready in Brixton’s Jo straw hat, which is made from light woven straw and finished with brown grosgrain ribbon on the crown and brim. Kathleen Walsh, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 See More
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 Test out textures like grosgrain, linen, and raffia, a signature of Carrie Forbes, to add depth to an otherwise simple design. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 June 2022 Meanwhile, Adidas’s iconic three-stripe design highlights the clothing and footwear alike, frequently intersecting with Gucci’s red-and-green grosgrain. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 May 2022 The hat comes in two shades, a neutral Khaki or blue-grey Fog, complemented by a stylish grosgrain ribbon band. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022 It’s characterized by its inflexible brim, flat top, and wide grosgrain band which is often striped, or solid black for traditional summer formal occasions. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2022 This chic hat is finished with a black grosgrain band. Kathleen Walsh, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 Her most expensive tie, a skinny Saint Laurent tie crafted from black silk grosgrain, was a whopping $195 dollars. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2022 City slickers can look ranch-ready in Brixton’s Jo straw hat, which is made from light woven straw and finished with brown grosgrain ribbon on the crown and brim. Kathleen Walsh, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French gros grain coarse texture
First Known Use
1868, in the meaning defined above
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