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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The pieces challenged traditional silhouettes, featuring asymmetric tailoring, romantic organza overlays, and fragmented Cubist forms that danced on the body as the models walked. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Gowns featured lace, burnout chiffons and intricate jacquards layered over organza, along with embroidery, sequins and beadwork. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025 The shapely mini dress, complete with a plunging neckline, featured cascading layers of green organza. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025 Per Chanel, the look was inspired by the brand's haute couture spring 2003 collection and came complete with a tone-on-tone organza and feather camelia, as well as jeweled buttons. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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