zephyr cloth

noun

1. a lightweight worsted cloth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zephyr cloth¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Zephyr, zef′ir, n. the west wind: a soft, gentle breeze: thin light worsted or woollen yarn, also a close-fitting jersey or undergarment made of such: anything very light and fine of its kind.—Zephyr cloth, a thin, finely spun woollen cloth for women's gowns.

From Project Gutenberg

Now Crisler uniforms his teams in flimsy zephyr cloth so rippable that Harmon once used up 20 jerseys in one season.

From Time Magazine Archive