How to Use terry in a Sentence

terry

noun
  • This bright pick is made from terry cloth and is around six feet long.
    — Brittany Natale, Country Living, 16 June 2023
  • The woman pulled off her terry-cloth gown and dropped it on the bed.
    — Adam O’Fallon Price, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
  • Both textures of the velour on the front and the terry on the back felt great against our skin.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022
  • The front of the towel features a flat weave, while the back is a terry weave.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Gray had just stepped out of the shower and answered the door in a short terry cloth bath wrap.
    — Eric Heisig, cleveland, 14 Feb. 2020
  • Tech flex sports bras and French terry rugby tops can be mixed to match the day’s class.
    — Vogue, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Four dozen terry cloth bath towels and two dozen terry cloth hand towels.
    — Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022
  • They’re made from soft cotton terry and printed to look like a real pair of jeans.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • They’re made from soft cotton terry and printed to look like a real pair of jeans.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Always use a clean terry cloth or microfiber cloth to clean stainless steel.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 13 Mar. 2018
  • The terry cloth towels and all-cotton robes were notably soft.
    — Anja Mutic, New York Times, 5 May 2018
  • Made of French terry, they are designed to be worn in the studio or on the street.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Ahead, shop the eight best waffle towels, and be convinced to set your terry cloth aside.
    — Tatjana Freund, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023
  • One side felt soft and slightly plush, while the other side offered more of a terry cloth feel.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • Keep a terry cloth robe in white or cream in your guest room that’s as plush as those that five-star hotels provide.
    — Barbara Ballinger, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
  • The thick cotton dress redone in a light terry cloth and turned into a hoodie.
    — Monica Kim, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2018
  • In front of the cameras stood two middle-aged men and a woman, all dressed in white terry-cloth bathrobes.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 June 2020
  • But, the terry cloth towels cling to the sand, bringing it back in your bag to be dumped on your stateroom floor.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Parachute has also paired its own organic terry gauze robe with the shoe.
    — Sofia Celeste, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Give it a few minutes to haze up, then buff off with terry cloth or microfiber polishing cloths.
    — Michael Stillwell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2023
  • This includes a brand-new collection of terry sweats made from mid-weight cotton.
    — Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
  • These come in a cool French terry fabrication and cheery stripes.
    — Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 11 Aug. 2020
  • There's a soft terry lining, too, which is designed to absorb moisture and keep your foot cool.
    — Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 24 June 2020
  • Look for fleece options to keep you cozy along with more midweight French terry for a light layer.
    — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • These $11 extra long bibs have a soft terry top and are waterproof.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 July 2017
  • Fetish was all about the Juicy Couture-style terry-cloth zip-up sweatsuits.
    — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • These pure cotton terry towels hold a bit of weight to keep in heat and add some cushion between you and the sand.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
  • The soft, luxe fabric feels more like suede than the terry cloth material of most towels.
    — Christie Calucchia, Health.com, 31 Oct. 2019
  • The heavy French terry fabric is nice and warm, and some colors look almost like denim.
    — Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 30 May 2025
  • The soft French terry in a classic relaxed fit also feels great for all-day-wearing.
    — Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023

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