gossamer
Translation
gossamer, cobweb, fine fabric, delicate substance
Examples
The dew collected on the gossamer.
The dew collected on the gossamer.
Her dress was made of gossamer silk.
Her dress was made of gossamer silk.
Grammar Patterns
((gossamer)) a very fine, light substance, like a cobweb The dew collected on the gossamer.
((gossamer + noun)) very light and delicate Her dress was made of gossamer silk.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adjective): delicate, fine, sheer, flimsy
Etymology
From Middle English 'gose somer', from 'goose' + 'summer', perhaps because it appears in late summer when geese are eaten.
Memory Tips
Imagine a goose's fine summer down, floating delicately in the air like a spider's web.