right side out
The term "right side out" is commonly used in fashion and sewing to indicate the proper orientation of fabric or clothing.
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Definition
A2Fashion
(informal)When the correct outer surface of clothing is facing outward.
Example
- Make sure your shirt is right side out before putting it on.
B1Sewing
(technical)When the intended outer surface of fabric is properly exposed.
Example
- After sewing the pieces together, turn the garment right side out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "right side out":
wrong side outturn inside-outright sideinside outwrong sideon sidebelly outupside downother sideto rightson the outsideoutside edgeone sideturn upside down