organza

American  

[awr-gan-zuh] / ɔrˈgæn zə /

noun

PLURAL

organzas

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.

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organza British  

/ ɔːˈɡænzə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of organza

First recorded in 1810–20; origin uncertain

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

"A silk organza shouldn't be judged as less durable than a polyester one based purely on its physical resistance," he told Le Monde newspaper.

From BBC