organza

[ awr-gan-zuh ]

noun

, plural or·gan·zas.

1. a sheer rayon, nylon, or silk fabric constructed in plain weave and with a crisp finish, used in the manufacture of evening dresses, trimmings, etc.

organza

/ ɔːˈɡænzə /

noun

1. a thin stiff fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, rayon, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of organza¹

First recorded in 1810–20; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of organza¹

C20: perhaps related to organzine

Example Sentences

“The whole dress uses nearly 3000 meters of organza. It symbolizes the vastness of the land.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mary Aravanopoulos stood clutching her daughter, huddling for safety with about 15 other women in the dress shop filled with ethereal organza gowns.

From New York Times

A dragonfly motif landed on a field of flowers in one dark velvet look, and a couture-worthy jacket was constructed out of three-dimensional organza flowers.

From Seattle Times

It features shoulder pads, a blue organza skirt, a large bow, and a sash.

From BBC

The shimmer of glossy leather corsets contrasted with the ethereal shredded gossamer skirts, while other designs teased at deconstruction, with trailing embroidery and dripping silver organza that echoed McQueen’s rebellious early days.

From Seattle Times