organza

noun

or·​gan·​za ȯr-ˈgan-zə How to pronounce organza (audio)
: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

Examples of organza in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Christian Dior’s May dress from spring 1953, flowering grasses and wild clover are etched into organza. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024 Fanning wore a white couture gown by Fendi, an asymmetrical one-shoulder creation featuring cascading layers of organza from the label's spring/summer 2024 collection. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 As a Topper to a Little Black Dress Offset the little black dress and its ladylike accents—an organza head scarf, dainty python handbag and midi mules—with a boxy, waxy design in an olive green. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 Her exquisite pink-ombré silk organza skirt partners with her movement and billows with tiers of flounce. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024 Expect fabrics like satin, silk, and organza on the runway. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023 Cos merino wool turtleneck top Prada organza midi-skirt Alex Mill Miller zip jacket Bottega Veneta gold open band ring Loulou Studio Lou pouch Bottega Veneta Rocket 90 T-bar pumps Photographed by Phil Oh Fringe Is Forever Spice up a simple blazer with a fun, fringe skirt and statement shoes. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2024 On Sunday, Ferrera, 39, recapped her look from the 2024 SAG Awards red carpet on Instagram, showing off her custom black silk and wool Dior Haute Couture dress that featured white organza sleeves. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 Or rather in 3-D printing, tulle, Mylar, lace, silicon and organza. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024

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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 3 May. 2024.

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