strass

noun

Examples of strass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Slingbacks and sandals were embellished with strass and pearls, or topped off with bows and braids made from a mesh of crystals. WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 As one of the event’s co-chairs, Salma Hayek Pinault arrived in a custom black Gucci gown, detailed with vertical leather stripes and black strass embroidery. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024 Exclusive pieces available at the new store include the Rodeo Drive limited-edition shark lock cowboy boot in white leather with turquoise stitching and the Rodeo Drive limited-edition mini Antigona lock bag in white leather with turquoise strass stitching. Deborah Belgum, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024 The look’s amazing shimmer is the result of the addition of a massive quantity of strass. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023 Sparkly, with strass and ribbon. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021 The crystal strass chain bra and fringed miniskirt was accented with a pleated-chiffon open skirt in almond pink, while an assortment of Gucci high jewelry completed the look. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2022 The presenter wows in a nude Dior Haute Couture Miss Dior dress with strass embellishment and more than 25 carats of Tiffany & Co. diamonds. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2023 Turner-Smith wore this bright green Gucci gown with a cerulean feather trim, crystal strass floral embroidery and a black velvet collar to the 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

French stras, strass

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strass was in 1820

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“Strass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strass. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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