: a sheer dress fabric (as of silk or nylon) resembling organdy

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Neouze balances spiral dresses and intricately layered balloon-leg trousers with cleaner separates in jersey and organza. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 The figure-hugging gown featured a high neckline and delicate cap-sleeve shoulders boasting an asymmetrical cluster of feathers and organza, which mirrored her slicked-back, spiky bun. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Kidman, who is a Chanel ambassador, stunned in a wool crepe white bustier dress embellished with 46 flowers made of layered pieces of silk crepe, silk organza and rafia, all in a palette of subtle whites. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 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 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 10 Oct. 2026.

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