Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A sheer, stiff fabric of silk or synthetic material used for trim, neckwear, and evening dresses.

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  • noun A thin, stiff, sheer fabric that is made from silk or a synthetic yarn, which resembles organdy, and is used in dressmaking.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Probably after Organzi, (Urganch), a city of western Uzbekistan.]

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Examples

  • Here's one triangle background (the background is a good half inch larger than the card all around, so will be trimmed eventually) - I sprinkled the tiny triangles on top, covered it in organza and stitched some triangles (what else) on it.

    A picture is worth 1000 words... katelnorth 2007

  • Here's one triangle background (the background is a good half inch larger than the card all around, so will be trimmed eventually) - I sprinkled the tiny triangles on top, covered it in organza and stitched some triangles (what else) on it.

    Archive 2007-06-01 katelnorth 2007

  • I think you could get away with pearls easier than sparkles; I love the idea of organza, or even tule.

    For a June (2010) Bride - A Dress A Day 2009

  • And when you need something heavy there's "Super" organza, which is wonderful wonderful stuff, but unfortunately I haven't been able to find it outside of New York.

    Shirtwaist #2 - A Dress A Day 2008

  • The skirt is something called "organza" and according to the website, so is Sarah's dress.

    ana-ng Diary Entry ana-ng 2009

  • At the Tracy Reese fashion show this weekend, the designer will be trotting out flouncy skirts in soft, crinkled silk georgettes, lightweight fabrics such as organza and cotton and lively patterns that feature massive flowers and grass blades done in pale blue, green and pinkish red.

    The All-Weather Wardrobe 2008

  • Using fabrics imbued with various metals, such as organza, copper, carbon and stainless steel, they have produced conductive clothing that is still soft to the touch.

    Fashions Of The Future Mmoma Ejiofor 2006

  • It was an above-the-knee number made of answer: nude-colored organza and grey and white cotton.

    Day to Night, Dark to Bright Ray Smith 2011

  • But hey, what are a few casualties next to a black knit turtleneck with a satin-faced organza tulip skirt?

    Gazelle Emami: Christian Siriano Fall 2011 (PHOTOS): Some Like It Dark Gazelle Emami 2011

  • But hey, what are a few casualties next to a black knit turtleneck with a satin-faced organza tulip skirt?

    Gazelle Emami: Christian Siriano Fall 2011 (PHOTOS): Some Like It Dark Gazelle Emami 2011

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