denim

[den-uhm]

noun

1. a heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments.

2. a similar fabric of finer quality, for covering cushions, furniture, etc.

3. (used with a plural verb),  denims, a garment, especially trousers or overalls, made of denim.

denim

/ ˈdɛnɪm /

noun

1. 1. a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a denim jacket

2. 1. a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery

   2. ( as modifier )

      denim cushion covers

Word History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

1685–95; < French: short for serge de Nîmes serge of Nîmes

Word History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

C17: from French ( serge ) de Nîmes (serge) of _Nîmes

Example Sentences

The cabinet member, who at age 71 can still leg press 700 pounds, regularly works out in denim.

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The Sweeney Cinched Waist denim jacket sold out in a day, and the Sydney Jean, an ultrawide leg with a butterfly on the back pocket, sold out in a week.

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Nestled in the back corner behind a black curtain sat the woman herself, visibly pregnant, in brown snakeskin heels, denim shorts, and adorning various gold statement pieces.

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In the land of the living, Heiyahas fully come into her own and is fashion-forward, adorned with gaudy jewelry, along with a denim jacket and miniskirt.

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US fashion retailer American Eagle had the Euphoria and White Lotus actress resplendent in its denim alongside the words: "Syndey Sweeney has great jeans."

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