corduroy
/ˈkɔrdəˌrɔɪ/
noun
- A thick, soft cotton fabric with raised parallel ridges (called wales or cords), used for clothing like pants, jackets, and skirts.
- She wore a warm brown corduroy jacket on the chilly autumn walk.
- He bought a pair of blue corduroy pants because they were comfortable and durable.
- The old sofa was covered in faded green corduroy that felt soft to the touch.
- A road or path made of logs laid side by side across swampy or muddy ground.
- The pioneers built a corduroy road across the marsh so their wagons could pass.
- The old corduroy path through the bog was still visible, with logs half-sunk in the muck.
- After the heavy rain, the trail turned into a muddy mess, so the workers laid down a corduroy of logs.
adjective
- Made of or resembling corduroy fabric.
- The corduroy texture of the book cover made it pleasant to hold.
- She chose a corduroy backpack because it looked both stylish and sturdy.
- He wore a corduroy blazer to the casual dinner party.