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revers

revers

9.9
A turned-back part of a coat or dress that shows the other side of the fabric
  • noun
  • /ˈriːvərz/
  • Archaic
translation icon : reverso
  • The revers on his tailored jacket added a touch of sophistication to his outfit.

Examples

  • Anyways, reverse on the inside of my dress.

  • And then you have suede that looks like the reverse of leather, but it's far more finished.

  • And then this part has a facing sewn to the reverse and then folded back.

  • Guest Post by Jacob Revers—

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  • The elegant revers of her coat showcased the beautiful fabric underneath.

  • She adjusted the revers of her dress to highlight the intricate design.

Synonyms

revere
vsrevers
19 9.9

The folded part at the front of a coat that shows the other side of the fabric

is the same meaning but represents an alternative spelling or form
turnback
vsrevers
  • UK
5.8

A part of clothing folded back on itself

is specifically a lapel showing the fabric inside on women's garments

Surface Forms

revers singular
reverses plural

Etymology

Revers comes from French and literally means 'turned back', and it is like the English word reverse. So a revers is the part of a coat or dress that is turned back to show the other side of the fabric, like a lapel.