gros
- A French term often used to describe something large or thick. In English, it can refer to a type of silk fabric known as 'gros de Naples' or 'grosgrain', characterized by its heavy, ribbed texture. nounThe dress was made of a luxurious gros de Naples fabric.She tied her hair with a grosgrain ribbon.
- In some contexts, 'gros' can be used informally to refer to a large amount or a large size of something. adjectiveHe made a gros profit from the investment.The company reported a gros increase in sales this quarter.