terry robe
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2.8
- noun
- /ˈtɛri roʊb/
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- Filled with anticipation, Liz quickly turned from the window, put on a bathing suit, brushed her long dark hair, wrapped herself in a terry robe, slipped sunglasses into the pocket, and went downstairs.
- a white terry robe
Examples
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Phillip took one look at her tousled hair, sleepy eyes, and practical navy terry robe, and smiled.
Fiction book (1999) -
She was blanketed in a terry robe, ebony hair falling at odd angles across her face.
Fiction book (1995) -
I slip from the bed, put on my terry robe, and quietly pad to the kitchen.
Fiction book (2002) -
Eady's in a terry robe.
Fiction book (1995) -
Barbara pushes inside, wearing a long terry robe.
Fiction book (1997) -
He had showered and changed into a loose terry robe.
Fiction book (1999) -
Vivian, wearing a monogrammed hotel terry robe, is standing uncertainly in the bedroom doorway.
Fiction book (1990) -
Ensconced in a white terry robe, Laurie went to her answering machine and listened to her messages while a hungry Tom rubbed against her legs and purred.
Fiction book (1992) -
If wearing a nice comfy terry robe fits into your perfect morning routine, pack it and pack some foot balm, pedicure necessities, and all other grooming items.
Blog text (10) -
After taking a shower, she wrapped herself in a soft terry robe to stay warm.
Synonyms
284
1.3
A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates
51
1.1
A loose robe made of soft cloth that soaks up water, worn after bathing or swimming
A comfortable robe you wear at home to relax or after a shower
A long loose piece of clothing worn over night clothes at home
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is transparently compositional: 'terry' refers to the terrycloth fabric and 'robe' is a loose outer garment, so 'terry robe' straightforwardly denotes a robe made of terry cloth (typically used after bathing). This follows a common noun+noun compound pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The name terry robe comes from the fabric called terry, which has many small loops that soak up water, and robe, a loose garment you wear after a bath. Because those loops 'absorb' moisture, a terry robe is the kind of robe you put on to 'dry off' after a shower or swim.