organza

noun

or·​gan·​za ȯr-ˈgan-zə How to pronounce organza (audio)
: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

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Leather, suede, calf hair, cashmere, satin, silk and organza run throughout the lineup. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Buy organza or fruit-protection bags that are large enough to cover one mature fruit or a cluster of fruits. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Her dramatic draping gown featured delicate organza flowers and reportedly took 712 hours to make. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 Holmes opted for one of her must-have brands, wearing a layered and textured, silk cotton organza strapless dress from Fforme. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organza

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Lorganza, a trademark

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of organza was in 1820

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“Organza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organza. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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