denim
/'denim/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A coarse, durable twill-weave cotton fabric: Denim is a sturdy cotton textile woven with a characteristic diagonal ribbing (twill weave). It is most famously used to make jeans.
- (usually plural) Close-fitting trousers made of this fabric: The word "denims" often refers to jeans or similar sturdy pants designed for manual work or casual wear.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Fabric):
- The jacket is made from heavy blue denim.
- Denim is known for its strength and durability.
- Noun (Garment - usually plural):
- He wore his old denims to work in the garden.
- She bought a new pair of denims.
Advanced Usage
- "Denim on denim": A fashion style involving wearing multiple denim garments together, such as a denim jacket with denim jeans.
- The "Canadian tuxedo" is a classic example of denim on denim.
- As a modifier: Denim is frequently used as an adjective to describe other nouns.
- She prefers a denim skirt. (Here, "denim" describes the material of the skirt.)
- The store has a large denim section.
Variants and Related Words
- Jeans (n): The most common type of garment made from denim, specifically referring to trousers.
- Blue jeans are a global fashion staple.
- Chambray (n): A lighter, plain-weave cotton fabric that is sometimes confused with denim but lacks the distinctive twill weave.
- Serge de Nîmes: The historical French fabric from the city of Nîmes, from which the word "denim" is derived.
Synonyms
- Blue jean fabric: A common synonym emphasizing the classic color and end use.
- Dungaree (n, chiefly British): A term for a similar sturdy cotton fabric or for denim trousers (dungarees).
Related Phrases
- Raw denim: Denim that has not been washed or treated after dyeing, allowing it to develop unique fades with wear.
- Enthusiasts enjoy breaking in a pair of raw denim jeans.
- Selvedge denim: A high-quality denim woven on old-style shuttle looms, producing a self-finished edge that prevents unraveling.
- Selvedge denim is often used in premium jeans.
Noun
- a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
- (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear