Definition
Definition of Terry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
first namemale given name from Germanic languages
- Terry joined the team as a new player.
2.
family namesurname from the medieval Norman name Thierry
- Terry is a common surname in France.
3.
female namefemale given name, diminutive of Teresa
- Terry loves to play the piano.
4.
geographyRare US place name in the United StatesRare US
- Terry, Montana, is known for its scenic views.
Origin of Terry
Old French, Thierry (powerful ruler)
Terms with Terry included in their meaning
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hand towel
small towel made of terry cloth
Examples of Terry in a sentence
Everyone was surprised when Terry won the award. The Terry family has a long history in England. Many people named Terry attended the reunion. Terry enjoys hiking in the mountains. At the party, Terry was the center of attention. Terry, Mississippi, has a rich cultural history.
The small town of Terry, South Dakota, hosts an annual fair.
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- French:Terry, ...
- German:Terry, ...
- Italian:Terry, ...
- Spanish:Terry, ...
- Portuguese:Terry, ...
- Chinese:特里, 泰瑞, ...
- Japanese:テリー, モンタナ州のテリー, ...
- Arabic:تِيرِي, ...
- Hebrew:טֶרִי, ...
- Russian:Терри, ...
- Ukrainian:Террі, ...
- Hindi:टेरी, ...
Definition of terry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textilesabsorbent looped fabric used especially for towels
- She wrapped herself in a soft terry towel after the shower..
2.
baby careRare UK makeshift cloth nappy from absorbent fabricRare UK
- She used a terry for the baby.
3.
double-sided fabricTECH. fabric with pile on both sidesTECH.
- Terry is ideal for making towels.
Images of terry
absorbent looped fabric used especially for towels 
fabric with pile on both sides
Expressions with terry
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towel with a looped pile for drying
She wrapped herself in a terry towel after the shower.
absorbent cotton fabric with loops on both sides
She bought a terry cloth robe for the spa.
Origin of terry
Old French, tire (cloth)
Examples of terry in a sentence
She bought a terry cloth bathrobe for extra comfort. The daycare provides terries for emergencies. She packed a terry in the diaper bag. She chose terry for the bathrobes due to its softness. Terry is commonly used in baby clothing for its comfort.
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- French:éponge, couche, ...
- German:Frottee, Stoffwindel, ...
- Italian:tessuto spugna, pannolino di spugna, ...
- Spanish:rizo, pañal de tela, ...
- Portuguese:felpo, fralda de pano, ...
- Chinese:毛巾布, 毛巾尿布, ...
- Japanese:テリー織りの布, テリー, ...
- Arabic:قُماش تِيرِي, حفاضة قماشية, ...
- Hebrew:בַּד טֶרִי, חִיתּוּל בַּד, ...
- Russian:махровая ткань, тряпичный подгузник, ...
- Ukrainian:махрова тканина, пелюшка, ...
- Hindi:टेरी कपड़ा, टेरी, ...
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