denim

[den-uhm]

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.

denim

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

C17: from French ( serge ) de Nîmes (serge) of _Nîmes

Example Sentences

American Eagle made headlines with its divisive "Great Jeans" ad for its denim line featuring Sweeney, sparking a debate over race and beauty standards.

From BBC

Other racks hold the matching skirts and pants as well as stylized denim shawls and double-breasted, patchwork coats she made for special occasions.

From Los Angeles Times

Swift rocked a denim miniskirt, according to People, with a white sweater, white boots, green nails and, oh yes, that massive engagement ring.

From Los Angeles Times

In a pair of since-deleted posts to Instagram and X, the “Bad at Love” singer defended her feature film debut, saying it was “greater than the 24hr gossip tabloid denim bulls**t.”

From Salon

Everything from a denim ad campaign to a chain restaurant rebrand has seemingly been spun by the network and others in the business of right-wing outrage into an albatross around the neck of elected Democrats.

From Salon