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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The cotton and silk look featured a viscose double georgette with a bold butterfly placement print in shades of blue and green. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 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 Krasner’s artwork was reinterpreted into gowns, silks and georgette and represents 15 percent of the spring collection. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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