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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Swooshes from his ink drawings turn into black silk appliqués mounted onto swathes of floaty organza and tulle. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026 And just around the next corner appears the dress itself, with its giant organza skirt covered in feathers that, we’re assured, are common and not endangered. Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 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 Only Murders in the Building lead actress Selena Gomez wore a custom long black velvet bustier dress from Chanel, embellished with white flowers made of feathers, silk chiffon, and silk organza, which took over 323 hours to make. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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