Definition for Cambric:

• A fabric made, in imitation of linen cambric, of fine, hardspun cotton, often with figures of various colors; - also called cotton cambric, and cambric muslin.

Synonyms for Cambric:

• adj.

  •fabric (adjective)
  • fleece,
  • bunting,
  • seersucker,
  • plaid,
  • orlon,
  • astrakhan,
  • brocade,
  • net,
  • lame,
  • paisley,
  • broadcloth,
  • gossamer,
  • wool,
  • flannel,
  • crepe,
  • burlap,
  • gabardine,
  • denim,
  • crinoline,
  • baize,
  • taffeta,
  • velvet,
  • foulard,
  • suede,
  • felt,
  • chiffon,
  • mohair,
  • serge,
  • grenadine,
  • satin,
  • tricot,
  • challis,
  • tulle,
  • sharkskin,
  • percale,
  • calico,
  • velour,
  • corduroy,
  • muslin,
  • linen,
  • cotton,
  • batik,
  • sacking sailcloth,
  • madras,
  • twill,
  • tarpaulin,
  • acrilan,
  • worsted,
  • matting,
  • gingham,
  • moleskin,
  • nylon,
  • canvas,
  • sateen,
  • chintz,
  • dacron,
  • horsehair,
  • oilcloth,
  • cashmere,
  • quilting,
  • tweed,
  • jersey,
  • Celanese,
  • silk,
  • herringbone,
  • alpaca,
  • duffel,
  • rayon,
  • cheesecloth,
  • longcloth,
  • chenille.

• n.

  •artifact (noun)
  • cambric.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • poplin,
  • fustian,
  • coir,
  • organdy,
  • hessian,
  • sisal,
  • gauze,
  • toweling,
  • terrycloth,
  • flannelette,
  • whipcord,
  • buckram,
  • sailcloth,
  • barkcloth,
  • ticking.
  •
  • khaki.
  •
  • oilskin,
  • pique.
  •
  • drill.

Cambric Sentence Examples:

• When I had finished smearing the window with my pretty little cambric handkerchief, I threw open the sash, and was going to fling out the little pieces of bread - crumbs for the poor little birds - " Miss Bozerne!"

• A little basket of Indian work was filled up with cambric handkerchiefs, and a bottle of sugar and water provided, and we started with him for a day's journey.

Hyponym for Cambric:

• n.

  • artifact
    material, textile, fabric, cloth.