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broadcloth

/ˈbɹɔdˌklɔθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.66 in modern English

Syllables
broad-cloth
IPA
/ˈbɹɔdˌklɔθ/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dense, plain woven cloth, usually made of cotton or a cotton blend.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for men’s garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From broad + cloth.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɹɔdˌklɔθ/
  • British English: /ˈbɹɔːdˌklɒθ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

broadcloths (plural)

Derived Forms

broadclothed

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

How do you pronounce broadcloth?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹɔdˌklɔθ/.
What does broadcloth mean?
A dense, plain woven cloth, usually made of cotton or a cotton blend.
Where does broadcloth come from?
From broad + cloth.

How to pronounce broadcloth

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