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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Dress This pale yellow organza midi dress from Erdem’s spring 2018 collection is a masterclass in delicate beauty, embroidered with intricate florals and finished with a lilac ribbon sash for a perfectly unexpected contrast. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 Take a short corseted number featuring black silk organza hand-embroidered with pearls, stones, sequins and rhinestones in tones of green. Lily Templeton, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025 The collection was crafted using dreamy textiles including chiffon, organza and satin—essential in the creation of a transcendental atmosphere, with each look practically floating down the runway. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Fabric Veils are made from a variety of different fabrics including tulle, lace, silk, chiffon, and organza. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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