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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Silk is offered in extremely fine and sustainable versions, with various processing techniques, such as organza with a fur-like effect and tussah silk. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 The Norman Hartnell creation featured silk organza material and minimal crystal embellishments, focusing on the voluminous skirt and modest V-neckline. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026 The dress is belted at the waist with the same organza ribbon material, before looping around the hem to create an ultra subtle bubble skirt. Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 Made of layered nylon and silk organza, the dress comprises 137 pattern pieces and approximately 20,000 beads. Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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