DENIM Definition & Meaning

denim

[den-uhm]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments.
a similar fabric of finer quality, for covering cushions, furniture, etc.
(used with a plural verb)��denims, a garment, especially trousers or overalls, made of denim.

denim

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɪ�� /

noun

1. a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc
2. ( as modifier )
  a denim jacket
1. a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery
2. ( as modifier )
  denim cushion covers

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

1685–95; < French: short for serge de ��î�� serge of ��î��

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of denim¹

C17: from French ( serge ) de ��î�� (serge) of _{��î��}

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Mary already has the foundational skills for library work when she barks at Derrick not to screw up the “order” of her designer denim on a rack, she just doesn’t know it yet.

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The video, posted to both Instagram and X, shows Carpenter in mini denim shorts standing next to a brown suitcase.

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Performance attire now includes sneakers, typographic T-shirts, deconstructed bottoms and even denims.

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Anthony has a thriving bakery business staffed by well-endowed hunks in too-tight denim uniforms.

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When I say classics I mean white tees, dress shoes, denim.

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