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

The bride's friend, Bex, deconstructed her own wedding dress for her first look before switching into a vintage '60s mint-blue taffeta dress that was gifted to her by her mother-in-law, accessorized by a lampshade headpiece that lit up. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

The institution is also padding out its fashion photography collection and has purchased a large-scale image by Sarah Moon featuring a red taffeta dress designed by Grant, which will be featured in the show. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025

Grande’s two-tone Louis Vuitton dress featured a black bodice with a plunging neckline and poofy pink taffeta skirt. —Violet Goldstone, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025

The original Sabrina gown has two parts: a strapless organza and taffeta dress with incredible boning and an overskirt finished with a pleated black dust ruffle at the hem. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Jan. 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