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georgette

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UK/dʒɔːˈdʒet/
US/dʒɔːrˈdʒet/

Meaning

  1. noununcountablespecialist

    A thin, light, slightly crinkled fabric, usually silk or polyester, used for flowing clothes such as dresses and scarves.

    Grammar: Usually a mass noun: a dress made of georgette; also appears before another noun: a georgette blouse.

    Patterns

    • made of georgette
    • a georgette something

    She wore a long scarf of pale pink georgette.

    The bridesmaids' dresses were made from soft georgette that moved as they walked.

    Georgette is popular for saris because it drapes so well.

Common combinations

silk georgette
The wedding gown was cut from silk georgette.
georgette dress
She chose a navy georgette dress for the party.
georgette sari
A georgette sari is light enough to wear in summer.
georgette scarf
He gave her a georgette scarf for her birthday.
chiffon or georgette
The designer layered chiffon or georgette over satin.

Synonyms and how they differ

chiffon
Sheerer and smoother than georgette, which has a slightly rough, crepe-like texture.
crepe
A broader group of crinkled fabrics; georgette is one fine type of crepe.
voile
A light, plain-weave cotton or blend that is crisper and less flowing than georgette.

Word family

georgette crepe noun
another name for the same fabric
crepe noun
fabric with a crinkled surface
chiffon noun
very thin, sheer fabric

Commonly confused: georgette or gauze?

georgette vs gauze

Gauze is a loose, open-weave cloth often used for bandages, while georgette is a fine fashion fabric with a crinkled finish.

Practice

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