grosgrain
noun
gros·grain
ˈgrō-ˌgrān 
: a strong close-woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram
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The low-top sneaker is crafted from white calfskin leather, and a tonal grosgrain trim that highlights the sneaker construction on the eyestay, toe box and heel counter with integrated pull tab.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
The red carpet look also features a black grosgrain bow belt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Which turn out to be the Dune grosgrain thong sandals from The Row, and cost a cool $690.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Two long tables were lined with white flowers and candles, adorned with grosgrain ribbon.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
The red carpet look also features a black grosgrain bow belt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Which turn out to be the Dune grosgrain thong sandals from The Row, and cost a cool $690.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Two long tables were lined with white flowers and candles, adorned with grosgrain ribbon.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grosgrain
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“Grosgrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grosgrain. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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