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Definition of corduroys

corduroys

/ˈkɔːr.də.rɔɪz/
cor · du · roys
Plural:corduroys
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corduroys Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Trousers or pants made of thick, durable cotton fabric with velvety vertical ribs.

Example

"He wore a brown tweed jacket and a pair of tan corduroys to the autumn lecture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While the singular form "corduroy" is an uncountable noun referring to the ribbed fabric itself, the plural form "corduroys" functions as a plural-only noun (pluralia tantum, like "trousers" or "jeans") referring specifically to a pair of pants made from that material.

• Nearby Words

cordon
cords
corduroy
corduroys
cordwood
cordylid
core

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 18th-century England, the word likely combines "cord" and the obsolete English noun "duroy" (a coarse woolen fabric). Despite popular folk etymology, it does not derive from the French phrase "corde du roi" ("cord of the king").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corduroys. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corduroys
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