taffeta
Translation
taffeta
Examples
Her dress was made of silk taffeta.
Her dress was made of silk taffeta.
The curtains were a shimmering taffeta.
The curtains were a shimmering taffeta.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of crisp fabric Her dress was made of taffeta.
Similar Words
Synonyms: satin, silk, brocade
Etymology
From Persian 'tāftah', which means 'woven'.
Memory Tips
The crisp sound of the word 'taffeta' can remind you of the rustling sound the fabric makes.