tiffany
noun
a sheer, mesh fabric constructed in plain weave, originally made of silk but now often made of cotton or synthetic fibers.
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tiffany
1 American
[tif-uh-nee]
/ ˈtɪf ə ni /
noun
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tiffanies
plural
Tiffany
2
American
[tif-uh-nee]
/ ˈtɪf ə ni /
noun
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Charles Lewis, 1812–1902, U.S. jeweler.
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his son Louis Comfort 1848–1933, U.S. painter and decorator, especially of glass.
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a female given name.
Tiffany
1
British
/ ˈtifənɪ /
noun
Tiffany
2
British
noun
tiffany
3
British
/ ˈtɪfənɪ /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of tiffany
1250–1300; 1595–1605 for current sense; perhaps punning use of the earlier word, Middle English: feast of the Epiphany < Old French tiphanie Epiphany < Late Latin theophania. See theophany
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Whoppers that are as tiffany as Anne Valérie Hash's Spring/Summer collection of 2009.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 3, 2012
The dictionary says "tiffany" means a thin muslin gauze.
From Time Magazine Archive
Cordons might be protected by hoops covered with tiffany, Russian canvas, mats, or netting; bushes by nets, mats, etc.
From The Book of Pears and Plums by Edward Bartrum
Miss Cambridge worked me, upon this occasion, a suit, in silks upon tiffany, most excessively delicate and pretty, and much admired by her majesty.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 by Fanny Burney
After the seeds are sown, cover them with light tiffany shading, fir branches, or heather, but the first is best, as it is easily removed to attend to the bed.
From Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens by Ernest Thomas Cook
Keely Hodgkinson powered to victory in a custom-made full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos made its London debut.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Bettina Trump's Instagram post was accompanied by 20 photos including one of the newlywed couple on a beach, and others of President Trump's other children Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany has said he sustained minor injuries after a plane he was on landed on a lake, forcing him and the pilot to swim to safety.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Years ago, comedian Tiffany Haddish received financial advice from an unexpected stranger, and now, she credits the life-changing words of wisdom as the reason she currently owns 17 properties.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Within six months he has the keys to the Ratliffs’ house, a set of which Maxine presents to him on a silver Tiffany chain.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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