organza

noun

or·​gan·​za ȯr-ˈgan-zə How to pronounce organza (audio)
: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

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The designers took the simplest of shapes — such as caftans and slipdresses — and glammed them up with chiffon, taffeta, metallic organza and fil coupé Lurex fabrics. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Elsewhere, layers of organza were assembled to look like petals or feathers. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 At Private Policy, playful skirts and leggings were reintroduced with a softer spin, LaQuan Smith layered chiffon and organza into sheer mock turtlenecks and gowns that balanced daring with refinement, while Diotima focused on intricate draping that highlighted the power of craft. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 Dresses and suits were delicately crafted, featuring hand dyed and hand cut organza appliqué, jet beading and gold accents. Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for organza

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Lorganza, a trademark

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of organza was in 1820

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“Organza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organza. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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