terry

n. a thick, soft cotton cloth with tiny loops that soak up water well.

n. a cotton fabric with raised loops on both sides, valued for its high absorbency in domestic textiles.

“She wrapped herself in a thick terry bathrobe after her shower.”

“The manufacturer opted for a high-density terry weave to ensure the hotel's towels remained plush after repeated industrial laundering.”

n. a traditional baby diaper made from a square of soft, absorbent cloth.

n. a traditional square of absorbent fabric folded and fastened to serve as a reusable nappy.

“Before disposable ones were common, most parents used terry nappies for their babies.”

“The environmental benefits of using traditional terry squares are often weighed against the significant time required for washing and drying them.”

British English · Dialect

n. a slang word for a terrorist, often used by soldiers or in action movies.

n. a slang term for a terrorist, typically employed within military or law enforcement subcultures.

“The soldiers joked about spotting a terry near the border.”

“The dialogue in the action thriller was criticized for its heavy use of 'terry' as a dehumanizing shorthand for the antagonists.”

Slang · Humorous