Georgette
noun
a sheer silk or rayon crepe of dull texture.
Georgette
1 American
[jawr-jet]
/ dʒɔrˈdʒɛt /
noun
Georgette
2
American
[jawr-jet, jawr-jet]
/ dʒɔrˈdʒɛt, ˈdʒɔr dʒɛt /
noun
georgette
British
/ dʒɔːˈdʒɛt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Georgette
First recorded in 1910–15; formerly a trademark
Example Sentences
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I was born in Montreal, Canada, to an Irish father, Terry, and a mother, Georgette, of Lebanese descent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Valerie, Linda and Hoza, communicating in a group chat called “Georgette’s Parents,” overflow with gratitude to provide Georgette a life they didn’t have.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
“It never gets old,” said Georgette Blau, the owner of On Location Tours.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
In Oradour that day with Mr. Hébras were his mother and two of his three sisters, Georgette, age 22, and Denise, 9.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2023
We got out and Georgette did not like the looks of the place.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
In it, Shelton can be seen in his tuxedo from behind while viewers get a look at the back of Stefani’s white Vera Wang Haute silk georgette gown.
From Fox News ● Jul. 21, 2021
Wearing a tunic and pants that hung loosely on her, she nervously adjusted a brown georgette scarf that kept slipping from her head.
From Reuters ● Dec. 20, 2018
The crunchy taffeta and faille skirts, a hallmark of the house, are reinterpreted as silky palazzo pants or georgette ruffles, better made for lounging and dancing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2018
While the gender-bending was the dominant theme, other plainly-fun references were sneaked in - such as a lace dress bonded with sheer georgette to evoke swimwear.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2018
The next morning, Francie dressed in her new navy blue faille suit with the white georgette crepe blouse and her Sunday patent leather pumps.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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