batiste
a fine, often sheer fabric, constructed in either a plain or figured weave and made of any of various natural or synthetic fibers.
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How to use batiste in a sentence
Jazz pianist Jon batiste began his set in New York City this past week with an extended version of “The Entertainer.”
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain | Howard Wolfson | February 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbatiste does not believe that entertainment is at odds with musical proficiency.
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain | Howard Wolfson | February 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbatiste is from New Orleans, and his heritage informs both his music and his performance style.
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain | Howard Wolfson | February 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn this night, because of the setup on the small stage, batiste also played with his back to the crowd.
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain | Howard Wolfson | February 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbatiste deeply admires Armstrong the entertainer, but knows it took more than a winning smile for his music endure.
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain | Howard Wolfson | February 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The material was soft silky batiste of the quality Phœbe liked.
Patchwork | Anna Balmer Myersbatiste is of French origin, and is a light, transparent cloth, made from a fine quality of combed cotton yarn.
Textiles | William H. DooleyLong cloth to some extent resembles batiste, fine muslins, India linen, and cambric.
Textiles | William H. DooleyHer short sleeves, richly trimmed with batiste, are fastened by intertwining gold cords.
'Midst the Wild Carpathians | Mr JkaiEtamine—A light woolen cloth similar to batiste and nun's cloth, used for women's and children's wear.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
British Dictionary definitions for batiste
/ (bæˈtiːst) /
a fine plain-weave cotton fabric: used esp for shirts and dresses
Origin of batiste
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