Definition

A type of fabric that is tightly woven and has small, raised lines across it, often made from silk or rayon. It is also used to refer to ribbons made from this fabric.

Example

She chose a beautiful grosgrain ribbon to decorate the gift box.

Conversation

I just bought some beautiful grosgrain ribbon for my crafts.

Oh nice! What are you planning to make with it?

I want to use the grosgrain to decorate some gift boxes.

That sounds like a great idea! It will add a nice touch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grosgrain is derived from the French word 'gros' (meaning thick or coarse) and 'grain' (meaning texture or grain). The term refers to a type of fabric that has a coarse texture, typically used in ribbons and upholstery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gros' meaning thick and 'grain' referring to texture — grosgrain is a fabric that has a thick texture.

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