strass

noun

Examples of strass in a Sentence

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The actor wore an open-back Gucci gown that was fully embroidered with strass crystals and beads. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 May 2025 The model wore white strass lambskin ballet flats with brass and acrylic embellishments by Alaïa, inspired by classical Japanese shoes. Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Slingbacks and sandals were embellished with strass and pearls, or topped off with bows and braids made from a mesh of crystals. WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 As one of the event’s co-chairs, Salma Hayek Pinault arrived in a custom black Gucci gown, detailed with vertical leather stripes and black strass embroidery. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024 Exclusive pieces available at the new store include the Rodeo Drive limited-edition shark lock cowboy boot in white leather with turquoise stitching and the Rodeo Drive limited-edition mini Antigona lock bag in white leather with turquoise strass stitching. Deborah Belgum, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024 The look’s amazing shimmer is the result of the addition of a massive quantity of strass. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2023 Sparkly, with strass and ribbon. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021 The crystal strass chain bra and fringed miniskirt was accented with a pleated-chiffon open skirt in almond pink, while an assortment of Gucci high jewelry completed the look. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

French stras, strass

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strass was in 1820

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“Strass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strass. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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