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

Clad in a black Dior gown by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Lawrence had made a quick change from her red carpet look of a silk taffeta off-white dress inspired by a 1949 Dior Poulenc archival piece. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 May 2025

Her eyes turn to the viewer arrestingly, while her off-the-shoulder gown dissolves into a jumble of flowing taffeta layers. —Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025

All three bags feature the X-PAC fabric (nylon face fabric with strategic fiber reinforcement, internal film, and backing taffeta), which is durable, water-resistant, and cleans up easily. —Nikki Rohan, Outside Online, 23 May 2025

Related Articles The original creation was made of silk taffeta. —Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 17 May 2025

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