taffeta

noun

taf·​fe·​ta ˈta-fə-tə 

: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing

Examples of taffeta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunset selfies in thigh-high taffeta and heels and a parade of designer swimwear by the pool are perfectly acceptable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Shop the taffeta pants trend Take, for example, Donni, a loungewear brand popular among cool moms during school pick-ups and weekend playdates. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026

The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026

In addition to the eye-catching bodice, Klum's Sophie Couture ballgown featured structured bra cups and a voluminous taffeta skirt that billowed out several feet in all directions. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English taffata, from Anglo-French, from Old Italian taffettà, from Turkish tafta, from Persian tāftah woven

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

taffeta

noun

taf·​fe·​ta ˈtaf-ət-ə 

: a crisp shiny fabric used especially for women's clothing