taffeta

noun

taf·​fe·​ta ˈta-fə-tə 

: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing

Examples of taffeta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sunset selfies in thigh-high taffeta and heels and a parade of designer swimwear by the pool are perfectly acceptable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Shop the taffeta pants trend Take, for example, Donni, a loungewear brand popular among cool moms during school pick-ups and weekend playdates. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 May 2026

In addition to the eye-catching bodice, Klum's Sophie Couture ballgown featured structured bra cups and a voluminous taffeta skirt that billowed out several feet in all directions. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026

The Cult Favorite With a White Canvas Sneaker There’s no better way to dip your toe into the taffeta pant trend than with Chan Luu’s cult-favorite barrel-leg styles. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English taffata, from Anglo-French, from Old Italian taffettà, from Turkish tafta, from Persian tāftah woven

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

taffeta

noun

taf·​fe·​ta ˈtaf-ət-ə 

: a crisp shiny fabric used especially for women's clothing