DENIM Definition & Meaning

denim

[ den-uhm ]

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noun

a heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments.
a similar fabric of finer quality, for covering cushions, furniture, etc.
denims, (used with a plural verb) a garment, especially trousers or overalls, made of denim.

denim

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɪ�� /

noun

1. a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc
2. ( as modifier )
  a denim jacket
1. a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery
2. ( as modifier )
  denim cushion covers

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

C17: from French ( serge ) de ��î�� (serge) of ��î��

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Here comes Jade Thirlwall in an incredible gown, that she described as a "denim wedding dress".

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Seated along the sidewalk outside Cafe Tropical, the singer, dressed in dark-wash denim and kitten heels, orders a Diet Coke and a trio of the Cuban cafe’s signature pastelitos.

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It’s black denim and some Oxfords and a simple shirt.

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Today, Semina has a new black headstone engraved with a portrait of her wearing her favourite denim jacket.

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In the end, Henry left with pajamas, two shirts and a pullover sweater, and Amyiah with a T-shirt and distressed denim jacket.

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