denim
Translation
denim
Examples
She wore a denim jacket.
She wore a denim jacket.
Denim is a very durable fabric.
Denim is a very durable fabric.
Grammar Patterns
a denim (noun) used as an adjective to describe something made of denim She wore a denim jacket.
(uncountable noun) the material itself Denim is a very durable fabric.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jean fabric
Etymology
From the French phrase 'de Nîmes', meaning 'from Nîmes', a city in France where the sturdy cotton fabric was first made.
Memory Tips
Remember its origin: the sound of 'de Nîmes' is very similar to 'denim'. It's the classic fabric for blue jeans.