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" I was never really a Mod. I thought I was more of a beatnik with the brown corduroy jacket, blue jeans, etc. I loved the music Mods liked, and I loved the clothes, but I didn't have any money to spend on them."
Ian McLagan

Meaning of "corduroy" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CORDUROY

Perhaps from the proper name Corderoy.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CORDUROY

ˈkɔːdəˌrɔɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORDUROY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Corduroy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CORDUROY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Corduroy

Corduroy is a textile composed of twisted fibers that, when woven, lie parallel to one another to form the cloth's distinct pattern, a "cord." Modern corduroy is most commonly composed of tufted cords, sometimes exhibiting a channel between the tufts. Corduroy is, in essence, a ridged form of velvet. The fabric looks as if it is made from multiple cords laid parallel to each other and then stitched together. The interpretation of the word as corde du roi is a folk etymology. As a fabric, corduroy is considered a durable cloth. Corduroy is found in the construction of trousers, jackets and shirts. The width of the cord is commonly referred to as the size of the "wale". The lower the "wale" number, the thicker the width of the wale. Corduroy’s wale count per inch can vary from 1.5 to 21, although the traditional standard falls somewhere between 10 and 12. Wide wale is more commonly used in trousers and furniture upholstery; medium, narrow, and fine wale fabrics are usually found in garments worn above the waist. Corduroy is made by weaving extra sets of fiber into the base fabric to form vertical ridges called wales.

Definition of corduroy in the English dictionary

The definition of corduroy in the dictionary is a heavy cotton pile fabric with lengthways ribs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORDUROY

destroy · Kamilaroi · mesonephroi · metanephroi · monopteroi · Norroy · pomeroy · pronephroi · Roy · search-and-destroy · stroy · Troy · viceroy

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORDUROY

cordless · cordless telephone · cordlike · cordocenteses · cordocentesis · cordon · cordon bleu · cordon sanitaire · cordonnet · cordotomy · Cordova · cordovan · cords · corduroy road · corduroys · cordwain · cordwainer · cordwainery · cordwood · cordyline

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORDUROY

alloy · baby boy · boy · cowboy · deploy · doy · duroy · employ · enjoy · Game Boy · hoy · joy · ladyboy · McCoy · Nictheroy · oy · playboy · soy · the boy · toy

Synonyms and antonyms of corduroy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «corduroy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORDUROY

Find out the translation of corduroy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of corduroy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «corduroy» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

灯芯绒
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

pana
570 millions of speakers
en

English

corduroy
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कॉरडरॉय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قُمَاش مُضَلَّعَة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

вельвет
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

veludo cotelê
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ফুল প্যান্ট
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

velours côtelé
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Korduroi
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Kordsamt
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

コーデュロイ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

코르덴
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Corduroy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vải nhung kẻ
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

கார்டுராய்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कॉरडरॉय
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

fitilli kadife
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

velluto a coste
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

sztruks
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

вельвет
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

raiat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοτλέ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

corduroy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

manchestertyg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kordfløyel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of corduroy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORDUROY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about corduroy

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5 QUOTES WITH «CORDUROY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word corduroy.
1
Domenico Dolce
As a teenager, I would wear Clarks, corduroy pants and striped shirts, and I loved it.
2
George Harrison
After all we did for Britain, selling that corduroy and making it swing, all we got was a bit of tin on a piece of leather.
3
John Krasinski
I wanted to be an English teacher. I wanted to do it for the corduroy jackets with patches on the side. When I got to college, as I was walking across campus one day, I ripped off a little flyer for this sketch-comedy group. It ended up being one of the greatest things I've ever done.
4
Ian McLagan
I was never really a Mod. I thought I was more of a beatnik with the brown corduroy jacket, blue jeans, etc. I loved the music Mods liked, and I loved the clothes, but I didn't have any money to spend on them.
5
Cameron Russell
My favorite outfit is baggy black corduroy pants and a baggy T-shirt.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORDUROY»

Discover the use of corduroy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to corduroy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Corduroy
This story of a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship has appealed to young readers generation after generation.
Don Freeman, 1976
2
Corduroy Book and Bear
Set includes a hardcover copy of Don Freeman's Cordoroy and a stuffed bear.
‎2008
3
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters.
David Sedaris, 2010
4
A Pocket for Corduroy
"This merry tale gets added interest from...the setting, a multi-ethnic urban neighborhood, of cuddly Corduroy and his pal Lisa, a black child, and her attractive mother." — Publishers Weekly.
Don Freeman, 1980
5
Corduroy
At times there is an elegiac strain not dissimilar to Edward Thomas. The three books constitute a threnody for, what was then, a vanishing, pre-mechanized way, of farming and rural life.
Adrian Bell, 2009
6
Corduroy's Easter
Seven full-color spreads show Corduroy and his friends preparing for Easter at the playground, at the farm, and elsewhere, with plenty of surprises--and colorful Easter eggs--hidden under flaps on each page.
Don Freeman, Barbara G. Hennessy, Lisa McCue, 1999
7
All about Corduroy
Corduroy: A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all ; A pocket for Corduroy: A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one ...
Don Freeman, 1978
8
Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!
Corduroy is preparing for his big Halloween costume party where his friends will carve jack-o'-lanterns, bob for apples, and go trick-or-treating. Original.
Don Freeman, B. G. Hennessy, 2009
9
Corduroy lost and found
Corduroy the teddy bear sets out one night to find a birthday present for his best friend, Lisa, but soon realizes that he cannot find his way home.
Don Freeman, 2006
10
Corduroy Goes To The Doctor
Corduroy visits the doctor for a regular checkup and gets a balloon and a button for being such a good patient. On board pages.
Don Freeman, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORDUROY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term corduroy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Motherlode | Behind Bars, Finding Meaning in a Book Read Aloud
All together I recorded 14 books, books like “Sammy the Seal,” “Corduroy,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Curious George,” and my daughter's ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Catch a wave: Second Occasional Surf Culture event rolls in July 11
... sun-shimmering sets of head-high rollers coming in smooth, sixteen-second intervals, the ocean an endless stretch of blue-gray corduroy, the ... «Port Townsend Leader, Jul 15»
3
Alexa Chung: I'm a self-centred designer
While it was meant to be inspired by American things, Alexa jokes that she keeps adding corduroy. “I just can't help myself. Even if I'm in ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
David Sedaris announces two London shows
... with Owls, plus a few more collections of essays: Naked, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and When You are Engulfed in Flames. «The List, Jul 15»
5
Simons' Samurai: Where to Buy the Tee Raf Wore at Dior Couture
Whether he was tackling new fabrications, among them corduroy and velvet, or showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the Dior atelier, Simons' ... «Style.com, Jul 15»
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Making a difference: Your help is needed to collect “Suits for Soldiers”
So you don't have to worry about looking like a fool in a an old 40s corduroy suit,” said Maupin. This is the fourth year of the event. Last year ... «fox6now.com, Jul 15»
7
Christian Dior Couture FW15: Paris Couture Week Day 2
What was the biggest surprise that Simons sent down the runway? Corduroy. FOLLOW: Christian Dior, dior, paris couture week FW15, Paris, ... «Fashion Times, Jul 15»
8
Nina In New York: Turns Out The Princess And The Pea Is Basically …
Of course, Corduroy has lost no appeal over the years. And I am just totally freaking out with anticipation for the day I can set her up with Eloise. «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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7/7 policewoman Elizabeth Kenworthy: 'I'm no hero'
She made her way through several carriages to the scene of the explosion and used her corduroy jacket and a belt to staunch the flow of blood ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Lazy summer days at Verbier's Lodge
For many, myself included, the Swiss mountain resort of Verbier is synonymous with skiing. It means corduroy pistes, rowdy revellers hunting in ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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