taffeta

noun

taf·​fe·​ta ˈta-fə-tə How to pronounce taffeta (audio)
: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing

Examples of taffeta in a Sentence

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The outside is crafted from a water-repellent crinkle taffeta. Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 The interior sleeves are lined with a slippery taffeta to ensure frictionless pole plants on the uphill skin track. Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024 This is also a woman who graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue at age 81, wearing only a simple white bathing suit and a drape made of apricot taffeta. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 It's solidly built and made of quality materials—the 70D taffeta nylon floor has proved durable in my testing. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for taffeta 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of taffeta was in the 14th century

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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

taffeta

noun
taf·​fe·​ta ˈtaf-ət-ə How to pronounce taffeta (audio)
: a crisp shiny fabric used especially for women's clothing

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