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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Its V-neck and cinched waist offer a confidence-boosting silhouette while the dotted organza sleeves add a touch of personality. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Top trends: During this fashion week’s ordering process, many brands embraced organza fabrics, showcasing lightness and transparency. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 Find your perfect artful top, whether wool, organza or silk, with the 24 styles ahead. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024 Or, give a unique style a spin with something like Jason Wu’s crinkled organza dress. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024 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 8 Dec. 2024.

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