Definition

Noun: A very fine, lightweight, and stiffly crisp cotton fabric, typically sheer or semi-sheer, often used for formal dresses, curtains, and trimmings. It is characterized by its permanent, crisp finish.

Usage

"Organdy" is an uncountable noun referring to the fabric itself. It is used to describe the material of a garment or item. * The bride's veil was made of delicate white organdy. * She chose a dress of blue organdy for the summer party. * The curtains were a stiff, transparent organdy.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Organdy" is frequently used as a noun adjunct (acting like an adjective) to describe other nouns.
  • She wore an organdy dress.
  • The organdy ribbon added a crisp finish to the gift.

Variants and Related Words

• Organdie: An alternative spelling for "organdy." The two spellings are interchangeable.
  • The fashion designer preferred the spelling organdie.

Synonyms

• Muslin: A broader category of plain-woven cotton fabric; organdy is a specific, much finer and crisper type of muslin.
• Voile: Another lightweight, sheer fabric, but it is softer and more flowing than stiff organdy.
• Batiste: A fine, lightweight cloth, similar to organdy but usually softer and without the crisp finish.

Different Meanings

The word "organdy" has only one primary meaning, which is the type of fabric described above. It does not have other distinct definitions.

Noun

1. a sheer stiff muslin