taffeta — a crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers, often used for formal dresses and curtains
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers, often used for formal dresses and curtains
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæf.ɪ.tə/
Example Sentences
- Her wedding dress made a delightful rustling sound with every step thanks to the taffeta fabric.
- The theater curtains were made of deep red taffeta that sparkled under the stage lights.
- She wrapped the gift in taffeta ribbon, making it sound like she was unwrapping potato chips every time someone touched it.
taffeta
NOUN[/ˈtæf.ɪ.tə/]
a crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers, often used for formal dresses and curtains
Crisp, smooth fabric for formal wear
Taffeta drapes the cafeteria, but bacteria lurk beneath!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Taffeta derives from Persian tāftan, meaning 'to weave,' which passed through Arabic as taftah before entering Medieval Latin as taffata and Old French as taffetas. The word traveled westward along trade routes, reflecting the textile's Eastern origins and the historical commerce between Persia and Europe.
Breakdown
Persian tāftan (to weave) → Arabic taftah → Medieval Latin taffata → Old French taffetas. The suffix -eta/-ata denotes the woven fabric produced by the action of weaving.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her wedding dress made a delightful rustling sound with every step thanks to the taffeta fabric.”
“The theater curtains were made of deep red taffeta that sparkled under the stage lights.”
“She wrapped the gift in taffeta ribbon, making it sound like she was unwrapping potato chips every time someone touched it.”
“The vintage taffeta ballgown was so stiff it could practically stand up by itself.”
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