nubby

adjective

nub·​by ˈnə-bē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
nubbier; nubbiest
1
: having or being like nubbles
2
: having nubs
a nubby knit fabric

Examples of nubby in a Sentence

a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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The hand feel is soft with a slightly nubby texture that feels lovely against your skin. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 Vince Fair Isle v-neck cardigan $425 NORDSTROM Vince’s nubby gray and white V-neck button-up is perfectly muted. Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 Combine various rugged, smooth, nubby, and soft textures to re-create the balance found in the natural world. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024 The Always Fits fabric is a nubby and stretchy fabric made from nylon, polyester, and spandex that feels like a micro popcorn knit. Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nubby 

Word History

Etymology

nub + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubby was in 1864

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Cite this Entry

“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubby. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

nubby

adjective
nub·​by ˈnəb-ē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
nubbier; nubbiest
: having small knobs or lumps
a nubby knit fabric
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