poplin

noun

pop·lin ˈpä-plən

: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs

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This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Thanks to the poplin material, the sleeves are structured and keep their shape even after all-day wear. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 For a more deliberately oversized take, try balancing baggy denim with a similarly generous poplin or plaid shirt. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Additions like a poplin button-down shirt and slip-on loafer mules take those pieces in a far more polished direction. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poplin

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Etymology

French papeline

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of poplin was in 1710

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poplin

noun

pop·lin ˈpäp-lən

: a strong ribbed fabric in plain weave

poplin

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