noun

stroud

strowd

Stroud (noun) means a coarse woolen cloth historically used for blankets and clothing, especially in trade with Native Americans. Example: “Bolts of stroud were among the goods exchanged at the trading post.”

noun

A coarse woolen cloth historically used for blankets and clothing, especially in trade with Native Americans.

"Bolts of stroud were among the goods exchanged at the trading post."

How to use stroud

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of coarse woolen trade cloth named after an English town.

Word forms

strouds plural

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Etymology

Named after Stroud, a town in Gloucestershire, England, historically associated with wool production.

Rhymes for stroud

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stroud” mean?

The word “stroud” means a coarse woolen cloth historically used for blankets and clothing, especially in trade with Native Americans. In plain terms, a type of coarse woolen trade cloth named after an English town.

How do you pronounce “stroud”?

“Stroud” is pronounced strowd (/stɹaʊd/ in IPA).

How do you use “stroud” in a sentence?

Here is “stroud” used in a sentence: “Bolts of stroud were among the goods exchanged at the trading post.”

What part of speech is “stroud”?

“Stroud” is a noun.