taffeta

noun

taf·​fe·​ta ˈta-fə-tə How to pronounce taffeta (audio)
: a crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric of various fibers used especially for women's clothing

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Photo: Getty Images Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, Lawrence’s off-white, silk taffeta dress was actually inspired by a 1949 Poulenc dress from the label. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 May 2025 The outfit had a satin overskirt that was lined with white taffeta. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Marcela dressed well for the evening, putting on a frilly pink taffeta dress and high heels. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Among the most interesting materials are a textural linen and a pink floral warp-print taffeta. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for taffeta

Word History

Etymology

Middle English taffata, from Anglo-French, from Old Italian taffettà, from Turkish tafta, from Persian tāftah woven

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taffeta was in the 14th century

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“Taffeta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taffeta. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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taffeta

noun
taf·​fe·​ta ˈtaf-ət-ə How to pronounce taffeta (audio)
: a crisp shiny fabric used especially for women's clothing

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