denim

[ den-uhm ]
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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.

  1. denims, (used with a plural verb) a garment, especially trousers or overalls, made of denim.

Origin of denim

1
1685–95; <French: short for serge de Nîmes serge of Nîmes

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British Dictionary definitions for denim

denim

/ (ˈdɛnɪm) /


nountextiles
    • a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc

    • (as modifier): a denim jacket

    • a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery

    • (as modifier): denim cushion covers

Origin of denim

1
C17: from French (serge) de Nîmes (serge) of Nîmes

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