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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This Massimo Dutti Short Sleeve Organza T-shirt BUY $190.00 Massimo Dutti Every spring wardrobe needs basics, and Massimo Dutti ups the game with luxe takes — think organza short-sleeve tops and silky sheer tanks for an elevated twist. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 11 Apr. 2025 The soft watercolor portrait print of his mother no less, on delicate sheer organzas, were standouts, as were his hourglass constructions and floral dimensional embroideries. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025 Staud Calluna organza gown $495 NEIMAN MARCUS An ethereal dress featuring sheer organza fabric, a voluminous silhouette, and a delicate, structured bodice. Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 Jackson attended the Stella McCartney womenswear fall/winter show in a black off-the-shoulder sheer gown in organza silk from the brand’s Spring 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week on March 5. Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 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 3 May. 2025.

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