raglan

noun

rag·​lan ˈra-glən How to pronounce raglan (audio)
: a loose overcoat with raglan sleeves

Examples of raglan in a Sentence

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Sleeve Raglan Shirt: $27.95 Cozy up on your couch in this 100% cotton raglan t-shirt featuring the iconic Fox Nation logo. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024 Also seen: Bell coats in a raglan trench style, workwear utility references in cropped sport jackets with oversized patch pockets paired with a pleated skirt, as well as a navy tuxedo option with overly wide peak lapels. Luis Campuzano, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 The incredibly comfortable duo features a long-sleeve raglan crewneck sweatshirt and cropped, wide-leg pants that are both made with buttery soft modal and offer the perfect amount of stretch. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2023 The bodice is a soft raglan material, and the billowy sleeves feature a lacy design that’s both pretty and practical (for air flow, that is). Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for raglan 

Word History

Etymology

F. J. H. Somerset, Baron Raglan †1855 British field marshal

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raglan was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Raglan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raglan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Raglan

biographical name

Rag·​lan ˈra-glən How to pronounce Raglan (audio)
1st Baron 1788–1855 FitzRoy James Henry Somerset British field marshal
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