Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrdəˌrɔɪ/

Definitions of corduroy

noun A thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new corduroy jacket for the winter.

A2 She wore a pair of corduroy pants to the party.

B1 The corduroy fabric is soft and durable.

B2 He upholstered the couch with a beautiful corduroy material.

C1 The designer created a stunning corduroy dress for the fashion show.

C2 The corduroy upholstery added a touch of elegance to the room.

adjective Made of or resembling corduroy

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a soft corduroy jacket to keep warm.

A2 The corduroy pants were comfortable to wear all day.

B1 I found a corduroy sofa that would look great in the living room.

B2 The corduroy fabric has a unique texture that sets it apart from other materials.

C1 The designer created a stunning corduroy dress for the fashion show.

C2 The corduroy upholstery added a touch of elegance to the room.

Examples of corduroy in a Sentence

formal The gentleman wore a well-tailored corduroy suit to the business meeting.

informal I love how cozy and warm my corduroy jacket is!

slang Check out these cool corduroy pants I found at the thrift store.

figurative The corduroy road ahead was rough and full of obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of corduroy

past tense

corduroyed

plural

corduroys

comparative

more corduroy

superlative

most corduroy

present tense

corduroys

future tense

will corduroy

perfect tense

have corduroyed

continuous tense

is corduroying

singular

corduroy

positive degree

corduroy

infinitive

to corduroy

gerund

corduroying

participle

corduroying

Origin and Evolution of corduroy

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'corduroy' originates from the French phrase 'corde du roi' which translates to 'cord of the king'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of fabric with raised parallel cords or ridges, 'corduroy' has evolved to also refer to a type of road made by placing logs or branches perpendicular to the direction of travel to provide a stable surface in marshy or swampy areas.