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I've always liked simple. Growing up, I wore corduroys and Lacoste shirts, Maraolo flats, and maybe one gold bracelet.
Aerin Lauder

Meaning of "corduroys" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CORDUROYS

corduroys  [ˌkɔːdəˈrɔɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CORDUROYS

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determiner
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Corduroys 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 CORDUROYS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

corduroys

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 corduroys in the English dictionary

The definition of corduroys in the dictionary is trousers or breeches of corduroy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CORDUROYS


Anglepoise
ˈæŋɡəlˌpɔɪz
antinoise
ˈæntɪˌnɔɪz
avoirdupois
ˌævədəˈpɔɪz
centipoise
ˈsɛntɪˌpɔɪz
counterpoise
ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪz
equipoise
ˈɛkwɪˌpɔɪz
froise
frɔɪz
lamboys
ˈlæmbɔɪz
noise
nɔɪz
overpoise
ˌəʊvəˈpɔɪz
poise
pɔɪz
toise
tɔɪz
turquoise
ˈtɜːkwɔɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CORDUROYS

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE CORDUROYS

always
anyways
Arctic Monkeys
boys will be boys
days
Green Mountain Boys
guys
halcyon days
have it both ways
Heelys
it´s early days
jobs for the boys
keys
nowadays
sideways
sort out the men from the boys
stays
ton-up boys
trolleys
weekdays

Synonyms and antonyms of corduroys in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «corduroys» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CORDUROYS

Find out the translation of corduroys to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of corduroys from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «corduroys» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灯芯绒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pantalones de pana
570 millions of speakers

English

corduroys
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

corduroys
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأقطان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вельветовые брюки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corduroys
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

corduroys
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

velours
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Korduroi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cordhose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

corduroys
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바지 나
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Corduroys
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

corduroys
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

corduroys
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉरडरॉय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fitilli kadife pantolon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

velluto a coste
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sztruksy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вельветові брюки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pantaloni de catifea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

corduroys
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

corduroys
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

manchestrar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

corduroys
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of corduroys

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CORDUROYS»

The term «corduroys» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.671 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CORDUROYS» OVER TIME

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

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4 QUOTES WITH «CORDUROYS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word corduroys.
1
Ian Anderson
If Jesus Christ came back today, He and I would get into our brown corduroys and go to the nearest jean store and overturn the racks of blue denim.
2
Rachel Bilson
I love corduroys , because they are really comfy and they're cozier than jeans. They come in nice autumn hues - colors that you can have fun with.
3
Roy Harper
When I was 15, I was wearing sandals and corduroys, Guernsey, striped pullover, a beard that was hardly there, shades and a beret, and the goal was hanging out.
4
Aerin Lauder
I've always liked simple. Growing up, I wore corduroys and Lacoste shirts, Maraolo flats, and maybe one gold bracelet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CORDUROYS»

Discover the use of corduroys in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to corduroys and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Schedule A, Statistical Classification of Imports Into the ...
Doz.v... Lb 37V2* l0* 3ll3 2l5l0/62 Suit-type coats, including suit-type sport coats and suit-type jackets: Corduroys (formerly part of ... Lb 37 l/2* l0* 3ll3 2l910/62 0ther coats: Corduroys (formerly part of 3ll3 2221/62) Doz.v... Lb 37 l/2* l0* 3ll3 ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1960
2
United States Imports of Merchandise for Consumption
... except ginghams Other fabrics Sport shirts: Men ' s : Ginghams Yarn-dyed fabrics, except Ginghams Corduroys Flannel Other fabrics Other: Gijlghams Yarn- dyed fabrics, except ginghams Corduroys Flannel Other fabrics Coats valued $4 or ...
United States. Bureau of the Census, 1962
3
Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide
Polyester and polyester-blend fabrics are stronger and shrink less than cotton corduroys. For better wear, examine the wrong side of the fabric. The pile will shed and pull out more if the weave is loose. Twill-weave fabrics wear better and have ...
Claire Shaeffer, 2008
4
United States Imports of Merchandise for Consumption: ...
CORDUROYs 3113 174 Doz, _.. Flannel 3113 332 Doz. Lb. women's, girls' and infants' 3113 176 Doz. - Other fabrics underwear, valued $9 or more per dozen pieces Other: 3113 177 Doz. Ginghams Pajamas, valued $1.50 or more 3113 178 ...
5
Five Trips to the Edge
“Why, was he your dad?” “No,” answered Ray Iohn calmly. “He was my grandfather.” White Corduroys stopped snort-laughing. “Really?” “Really. And hairiness like that runs in the family. I don't have it nearly like he did, though. His was thick.
Jim Lyke, 2001
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Embankments on Organic Soils
Chapter 11 Other Methods P. Carlsten, Swedish Geotechnical Institute 11.1 REINFORCEMENT 11.1.1 Traditional methods Different kinds of corduroys are in use under many of the roads that pass over peat bogs. The corduroys are intended ...
J. Hartlén, W. Wolski, 1996
7
Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing
CORDUROYS. what they look like: These pants are similar to jeans in their cut and style but are made from a durable cotton fabric that's ribbed like a cord or rope. who made them: The term corduroy came from the French cord du roi, meaning ...
Erika Stalder, 2008
8
All My Moonshine
We'm a pair of Dark Brown Corduroys, A-hanging on the line, Cos' Master's left us off today. And now we'm feeling fine. They've washed us in some nice clean suds And rinsed us in fresh water, So very soon we'm going to be A-smelling as we ...
Gwen Ellis, 2003
9
THE SESSIONAL PAPERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS, IN THE SESSION ...
I also think the corduroys made in England were of a better description. In the year 1825 I employed between 200 and 300 cotton weavers, most of them on corduroys, some on calicoes. The weavers were then able to earn from 10 s. to 12 s. a ...
10
Corduroy's Thanksgiving
Corduroy celebrates Thanksgiving with his friends.
Don Freeman, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CORDUROYS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term corduroys is used in the context of the following news items.
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Greece's new finance minister: Change in style, if not substance
If sartorial style is anything to go by, the point man for Greece's financial crisis has switched from leather biker jackets to corduroys and fuzzy ... «FRANCE 24, Jul 15»
2
Family silver: the art that Ireland has lost
One could also climb the spiral staircase of a two-thirds reproduction of Blarney Castle, pay a dime to a “glum little fellow” clad in corduroys and ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
3
Stay worry-free this monsoon
Linen or corduroys could be a good alternative to jeans. 6. If you get drenched, you would not want your clothes to cling to your body. «The Statesman, Jul 15»
4
The Lonely End: In aging Japan, thousands die alone and unnoticed …
Most of the customers that surround us are dressed in dull corduroys and gray sport jackets. They rifle through cardboard buckets, share ... «National Post, Jun 15»
5
Myth Syzer is Hip-Hop's Parisian Plug
Together, Ikaz Boi and Myth Syzer produced Leather Corduroys and Vic Mensa's recent banger “Have U Eva.” The track was originally going to ... «Noisey, Jun 15»
6
'I've been everywhere, man'
The bane of every boy's young existence were the dreaded corduroys as they swooshed when we walked, kind of like “Seinfeld's” George ... «Herald Review, Jun 15»
7
Grasim launches its autumn winter ready-to-wear collection 2015
Fabrics used in the making of the range comprise of 100pc cotton, Poly Viscose, Dobby, washed Denims, Corduroys, Tweeds and Velvets. «YarnsandFibers, Jun 15»
8
Music lives in the moment for Hugo Ticciati
With a long mop of hair dangling in his eyes, round horn-rimmed glasses and baggy red corduroys, he looked both in and out of place in the ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
9
Review: San Cisco at Lincoln Hall
The Australian band, who recently came out with their sophomore album Gracetown, has moved past the hair bows, awkward length corduroys, ... «The Depaulia, Jun 15»
10
Marijuana Legalization 2015: Study Finds Cannabis Edibles Pack …
... Maureen Dowd trapped in her hotel room, fondling her corduroys. Now, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ... «International Business Times, Jun 15»

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