denim

American  

[den-uhm] / ˈdɛn əm /

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.

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denim British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of denim

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

Example Sentences

New competitors began to siphon off market share, and fashion trends underwent a gradual shift to favor denim and workwear.

From Barron's

He thinks the shares could trade to $30, thanks to the fact that “core categories like denim and active remain strong, while beauty and accessories represent underappreciated long-term upside for both sales and margin.”

From Barron's

Before then, shares were off 18%, reflecting investors’ concerns about trade policy and how consumers would respond to the company’s denim ad that starred Sweeney.

From Barron's

In August, Gap executives said that denim and activewear were popular at Old Navy, while looser denim fits and the return of low-rise jeans had helped draw customers to its namesake stores.

From MarketWatch

"We wore denim jeans and bomber jackets. I think they were the first of their kind."

From BBC