Tiffany

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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • A surname of an American artist and designer: Specifically refers to Charles Lewis Tiffany (1848-1933), the American artist and businessman famous for founding Tiffany & Co. and for his work in decorative arts, particularly the development of "Tiffany glass" (favrile glass) used in stained glass lamps and windows.

  2. Noun:

    • A type of thin, transparent gauze or silk: A sheer, often silk, fabric used historically for veils, dresses, or curtains.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun:

    • The museum has an impressive collection of Tiffany lamps. (The museum has an impressive collection of lamps made with the glass developed by the artist Tiffany.)
    • Tiffany was a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement. (The artist Tiffany was a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement.)

  • Noun (fabric):

    • The bride's veil was made of delicate tiffany. (The bride's veil was made of delicate, thin gauze fabric.)
    • The windows were draped with layers of white tiffany. (The windows were covered with layers of thin, transparent white fabric.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Tiffany glass": A specific type of iridescent art glass developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is a compound term listed here as it is directly derived from the proper noun.
    • The value of a piece depends greatly on whether it is authentic Tiffany glass.
  • "Tiffany setting": A style of setting for a gemstone, especially a solitaire diamond, pioneered by Tiffany & Co., where the stone is held securely by prongs, allowing maximum light exposure. This is a compound term derived from the company name.
    • She wanted a classic diamond in a Tiffany setting for her engagement ring.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tiffany & Co. (Proper noun): The luxury jewelry and specialty retailer founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany.
  • Tiffany lamp (Noun): A type of lamp with a shade made of Tiffany glass.
  • Tiffany blue (Noun/Adjective): A specific light medium robin egg blue color associated with Tiffany & Co.
Synonyms
  • Proper noun (artist): Louis Comfort Tiffany (full name).
  • Noun (fabric): gauze, sheer silk, chiffon (context-dependent).
Related Idioms and Phrases

(There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the word "tiffany" as a verb or in a figurative sense. Its use is primarily as a proper noun or a specific fabric noun.)

Noun
  1. United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933)

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