georgette

noun

geor·​gette jȯr-ˈjet How to pronounce georgette (audio)
: a sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface

Examples of georgette in a Sentence

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Scout went for an entirely different look in a medium brown georgette gown with a cowl neckline and draping that created a ruching effect across her waist. Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 May 2025 Krasner’s artwork was reinterpreted into gowns, silks and georgette and represents 15 percent of the spring collection. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 Camila Cabello Camila Cabello hit the red carpet wearing a teal georgette gown from Georges Hobeika. Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024 This georgette skirt is a great addition to any fall wardrobe. Neha Tandon, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for georgette

Word History

Etymology

from Georgette, a trademark

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of georgette was in 1915

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“Georgette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/georgette. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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