Definitions for broadclothˈbrɔdˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ; -ˌklɔðz, -ˌklɒðz, -ˌklɔθs, -ˌklɒθs
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
broad•clothˈbrɔdˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ; -ˌklɔðz, -ˌklɒðz, -ˌklɔθs, -ˌklɒθs(n.)(pl.)-cloths
a closely woven fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or a mixture of these, having a soft mercerized finish, used for shirts, dresses, etc.
Category: Textiles
a woolen or worsted fabric constructed in a plain or twill weave, having a smooth texture and lustrous finish.
Category: Textiles
Origin of broadcloth:
1400–50
Princeton's WordNet
broadcloth(noun)
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
broadcloth(noun)
a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib
Wiktionary
broadcloth(Noun)
A fine smooth-faced woolen cloth for menu2019s garments, usually of double width (i.e., a yard and a half); -- so called in distinction from woolens three quarters of a yard wide.
Webster Dictionary
Broadcloth(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
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