terry
pronunciation
How to pronounce terry in British English:
UK [ˈteri]
How to pronounce terry in American English:
US [ˈtɛri]
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- Noun:
- a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
Word Origin
- terry (n.)
- "loop raised in pile-weaving, left uncut," 1784, of uncertain origin, possibly an alteration of French tiré "drawn," from past participle of tirer "draw out" (compare German gezogener Sammet "drawn velvet").
Example
- 1. I knew I could count on terry .
- 2. Randall terry is recording his daily radio show .
- 3. My friend terry ran into me on my way to class .
- 4. Terry took down email addresses , and natalie and I talked up the crowd .
- 5. I hope you are not suggesting putting down a perfectly healthy dog , said father terry .