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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Schiaparelli isn’t a total surprise option for Richie Grainge though, who, back in the summer, schooled us all in wedding guest attire, wearing an azure silk georgette Schiaparelli dress with a halterneck fastened with a golden clasp. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025 Knowles paired the shoes with a black silk georgette and viscose chenille long-sleeve, knee-length dress with band detail in gold shearling from the Ferragamo fall 2025 collection. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 The Fenty Beauty founder arrived at the premiere in a turquoise silk georgette gown designed by Pieter Mulier for Alaïa. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 May 2025 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 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 Dec. 2025.

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