organza

Meaning

1. 1noununcountable

   A thin, stiff, see-through fabric, used for dresses, veils and decorations.

   Grammar: Usually no article: the dress is made of organza.

   Patterns

   • made of organza
   • organza dress

   The bride's veil was made of soft white organza.

   She tied the gift with a ribbon of pink organza.

   The sleeves are made from sheer organza.

Common combinations

silk organza

The skirt is made of silk organza.

organza ribbon

She decorated the box with an organza ribbon.

sheer organza

The curtains were sheer organza.

organza dress

She wore an organza dress to the party.

layers of organza

Layers of organza gave the skirt volume.

Synonyms and how they differ

chiffon

Chiffon is lighter and softer and drapes, while organza is crisp and holds its shape.

tulle

Tulle is a netted fabric, while organza is woven and smooth.

voile

Voile is soft and floaty, used for curtains, whereas organza is stiffer.

Word family

organdy noun

a similar stiff cotton fabric

sheer adjective

so thin you can see through it

Commonly confused: organza or organdy?

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