: a sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface

Examples of georgette in a Sentence

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Black transparent georgette side panels were featured as well, finished with a sleek geometric neckline in patent leather. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Dressed in head-to-toe Ralph Lauren, Lopez stunned in a sleeveless georgette with a delicate crêpe bodice and a matching waist tie that cascaded down just above her knee. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026 Her custom look in yellow crepe georgette felt fresh and modern and rightly stood out in a night teeming in black gowns and tuxedo interpretations. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026 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 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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