noun / adjective
chiffon
shih-FAHN/ʃɪˈfɑːn/
A very light, delicate woven fabric.
Pale coral chiffon drapes over a wooden rail, revealing the dark wood beneath.
Etymology
Chiffon is a diminutive of chiffe, 'rag' or 'piece of cloth,' whose origin is unknown. In English, the word first named feminine finery before becoming the name of a sheer fabric.
In context
the overlay is gonna be a chiffon or georgette or anything kind of sheer and lightweight
More examples
- She chooses silk chiffon for the dress's flowing sleeves.
- Whipped egg whites give this chiffon its airy texture.
- She spoons the orange chiffon into a baked pie crust.
Forms
chiffon
Similar words
- organza
- Also sheer and lightweight, but stiffer and more structured.
- georgette
- Typically heavier and less transparent, with a more crinkled texture.
- gauze
- Has a more open weave and often serves practical purposes.