organza

noun

or·​gan·​za ȯr-ˈgan-zə How to pronounce organza (audio)
: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

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Meters of pure silk organza and crepe chiffon form a significant part of the collection. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Among the items featured are the organza feather dress from the summer 2018 collection (originally only available by special order); the arty coat from the spring 2014 collection, and the leather cape from the summer 2018 campaign. Andrea Onate, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 The trapeze dress is made of silk organza fabric with vertical black and white stripes. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 May 2025 Made from tulle and hand-embroidered with ivory silk organza feather flowers, the dress featured a long mesh train and a deep plunging neckline. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for organza

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Lorganza, a trademark

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of organza was in 1820

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“Organza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organza. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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