organza

noun

or·​gan·​za ȯr-ˈgan-zə 

: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

Examples of organza in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The decision to add a light source came when sunlight hit the organza in my studio. — Theo Belci, Artforum, 27 Feb. 2026

In the form of a floating piece of red material that looks like a blanket made of organza. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026

Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026

And just around the next corner appears the dress itself, with its giant organza skirt covered in feathers that, we’re assured, are common and not endangered. — Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Lorganza, a trademark

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for organza

• bonanza
• extravaganza
• stanza