georgette
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7.8
- noun
- /ʤɔrˈʤɛt/
- She chose a red crepe georgette dress.
- georgette dress
- silk georgette
- crepe georgette
Examples
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The designer showcased a collection of elegant georgette outfits at the fashion show.
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At my window, the georgette curtain lifts and falls in a current of thin heat.
Fiction book (1990) -
You know, georgettes will have that pebbly surface.
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Hertha was wearing a long, flowing gown of lavender georgette, which I thought more suitable for a garden party than a séance.
Fiction book (1992) -
So go in for a fabric that is lightweight and breezy, like light satins, georgette, chiffons, silk, and charmeuse in colors like lime, yellow, light green, or light blue.
Blog text (19) -
She wore a beautiful dress made from georgette, perfect for the summer wedding.
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I chose a lightweight georgette fabric for my new blouse because it drapes beautifully.
Synonyms
2
8.7
A soft, light cloth with a shiny front and dull back used for clothes such as dresses and underwear
2
8.5
A very light, thin cloth used to make delicate clothes
How Light
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word georgette is said to be named after a French woman called Georgette, a dressmaker who helped make this thin, crinkled cloth popular. That's why georgette now means a lightweight, slightly crinkled fabric often used for dresses.