georgette

noun

geor·​gette jȯr-ˈjet How to pronounce georgette (audio)
: a sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface

Examples of georgette in a Sentence

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This georgette skirt is a great addition to any fall wardrobe. Neha Tandon, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Scout went for an entirely different look and wore a medium brown georgette gown. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 The Versace dress Lively wore, a one-shoulder evening dress crafted in georgette with all-over embroidery and shades of pastels, is a nice complement to Lively’s method dressing on the current press tour for the film. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024 Thai Nguyen Atelier silk georgette gown with a plunging neckline and dramatic sleeves was another welcomed stunner. Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2021 See all Example Sentences for georgette 

Word History

Etymology

from Georgette, a trademark

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of georgette was in 1915

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“Georgette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/georgette. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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