Canton crepe

Save This Word!

noun

a thin, light, silk or rayon crepe with a finely wrinkled surface, heavier in texture than crepe de Chine.

QUIZ

ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Origin of Canton crepe

1860–65; named after Canton, China

Words nearby Canton crepe

can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, can't make head or tail of, canto, canto fermo, canton, Canton crepe, Canton enamel, Cantonese, Canton flannel, canton ginger, Canton Island

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021

How to use Canton crepe in a sentence

Ted tugged at the brass buttons of her red, wool-crepe dress.
‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’|Eileen Cronin|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When the crepe is golden on the bottom, turn over and a cook the other side until golden.
Cat Cora’s Valentine’s Day Menu for Single People|Cat Cora|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Think a sari in silk crepe paired with a logoed jacquard mesh-knit shirt.
Missoni Spring/ Summer 2014: Pop'n'Xotic|Liza Foreman|September 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It also used organza, compact crepe and cotton jersey plisse, among others.
Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2014: Palazzo Fashion|Liza Foreman|September 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST

A boxy white overcoat with a plunging neckline was a highlight, as was as a sand-colored crepe dress with an equally low neckline.
Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2014: Serenity Now|Isabel Wilkinson|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Capitulation of the city of Canton, which had forfeited previous stipulations with the British and resumed hostilities.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
I resolved to stop only a few days in Victoria, as it was my wish to arrive at Canton as soon as possible.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
I visited during my stay in Canton as many workshops of the different artists as I could.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
For miles below Canton, the villages follow one another in quick succession.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
It is only during the last few years that we European women have been allowed to visit or remain in the factories at Canton.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer

British Dictionary definitions for Canton crepe

Canton crepe

/ (ˈkæntɒn, -tən) /

noun

a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine

Word Origin for Canton crepe

C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012