denim

[ den-uhm ]

noun

1. a heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments.
2. a similar fabric of finer quality, for covering cushions, furniture, etc.
3. denims, (used with a plural verb) a garment, especially trousers or overalls, made of denim.

denim

/ ˈdɛnɪm /

noun

1. 1. a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      a denim jacket

2. 1. a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery
   2. ( as modifier )

      denim cushion covers

Word History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

1685–95; < French: short for serge de Nîmes serge of Nîmes

Word History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

C17: from French ( serge ) de Nîmes (serge) of Nîmes

Example Sentences

You just need a good pair of denim that sustains and will look chic with whatever loafers.

From Los Angeles Times

Dressed in faded denim hotpants, a leopard-print bra, with a tattoo snaking up her stomach and across her chest, the 3D computer-generated image reaches out and appears to knock on the window to attract attention.

From BBC

The denim work jacket and long apron are made in L.A. and designed by Leon, who grew up in L.A. “obsessed with this whole Americana vibe.”

From Los Angeles Times

The public swarmed Đài’s shows clad in denim, leggings and neon tees, doused in Aqua Net.

From Los Angeles Times

She wore pink cowboy boots, a beaded pink cowboy hat, a tie-front sports bra and denim pole shorts.

From Los Angeles Times