Do you know the difference between twill and corduroy?
Source: tatoeba (4515098)
Corduroy
/ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/
Synonyms for "corduroy" (243 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (49)
Strong matches (73)
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Noun(1 words)
log road
Related words (121)
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acetate, acetate rayon, alpaca, aralac, arras.
- Sentence evidence is available for corduroy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "corduroy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "corduroy"
Keep "corduroy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "corduroy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "corduroy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "corduroy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
9 entriescorduroy jacketcorduroy pantscorduroy skirtfine wale corduroynarrow walenarrow wale corduroytimber roadwide walewide wale corduroy
Collocations
9 entriescorduroy fabriccorduroy jacketcorduroy pantscorduroy patterncorduroy skirtcorduroy texturecorduroy trouserscorduroy upholsterywide wale corduroy
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Corduroy is a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs.
Source: tatoeba (4515101)
Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.[…]A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.
Source: wiktionary
We turned to see a muscular young man lounging in the door which led into the sitting-room. He wore green corduroy trousers, a duffle coat and an old school tie.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "corduroy"?
Closest matches include acetate, acetate rayon, alpaca, aralac, arras.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "corduroy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.