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 modest gown featured a bateau neckline and three-quarter sleeves, with wildflowers hand-embroidered into the silk threads and organza of her veil, a nod the 53 countries of the Commonwealth. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Short-and-sweet patent pieces from Christian Siriano and Ferrari had a distinctly slick shine, while at Kate Barton, satin organza gave her flirty designs a glassy glint. InStyle, 7 June 2026 Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 That’s exactly what Madonna managed to do at the 2026 Met Gala, referencing Surrealist painter Leonora Carrington with a Saint Laurent slip dress and translucent organza cape handled by seven fab female helpers. Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 May 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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