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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For the pink ball gown Glinda wears during the opening musical sequence, Tazewell designed the silk organza into Fibonacci spiral shapes. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025 The mid-calf-length gown had sheer organza details down the middle of the bodice, at the hips and at the bottom of the skirt. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 The Swans, wore a custom black velvet strapless Schiaparelli with a mille-feuille tail made of 300 pale pink organza petals. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 The look featured a slim pink organza funnel neck dress with additional black fabric underneath to complete the ornate design. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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