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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Hang or place organza bags of soap inside closets and dresser drawers to freshen clothes. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 Pressman and Eiseman see organzas, silks and gauzes as hot fabrics to complement Cloud Dancer’s milky, soft tone. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025 Tazewell created a multi-layer dress made from organza and silk tulle. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025 The voluminous skirt was crafted with 200 meters of silk organza and tulle split into 20 ruffles. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 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 13 Dec. 2025.

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