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Definition of “denim”

denim (ˈdɛnɪm Pronunciation for denim

Definitions

noun

(textiles)
    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

Word Origin

C17: from French (serge) de Nîmes (serge) of Nîmes

Translations for 'denim'

  • British English: denimPronunciation for denim Denim is a thick cotton cloth used to make clothes. Jeans are made from denim....a denim jacket.ˈdɛnɪm NOUN
  • Arabic: دينمPronunciation for دينم
  • Brazilian Portuguese: tecido denimPronunciation for tecido denimjeans
  • Chinese: 粗棉布Pronunciation for 粗棉布
  • Croatian: traperPronunciation for traper
  • Czech: riflovinaPronunciation for riflovina
  • Danish: denimPronunciation for denim
  • Dutch: denimPronunciation for denim
  • European Spanish: tela vaqueraPronunciation for tela vaquera
  • Finnish: farkkukangasPronunciation for farkkukangas
  • French: jeanPronunciation for jean
  • German: JeansstoffPronunciation for Jeansstoff
  • Greek: ντένιμPronunciation for ντένιμ
  • Italian: denimPronunciation for denim
  • Japanese: デニムPronunciation for デニム
  • Korean: 데님Pronunciation for 데님
  • Norwegian: denimPronunciation for denim
  • Polish: dżinsPronunciation for dżins
  • Portuguese: gangaPronunciation for gangajeans
  • Romanian: dril driluri
  • Russian: джинсовая тканьPronunciation for джинсовая ткань
  • Spanish: tela para jeansPronunciation for tela para jeans
  • Swedish: jeanstygPronunciation for jeanstyg
  • Thai: ผ้ายีนส์Pronunciation for ผ้ายีนส์
  • Turkish: kot kumaşPronunciation for kot kumaş
  • Ukrainian: джинсова тканина
  • Vietnamese: vải bông chéoPronunciation for vải bông chéo

Example Sentences Including 'denim'

By the time denim made a comeback, a host of quality Indian brands had entered the arena to challenge its position.
Business Today (2003)
He was wearing his faded black jeans and a big denim shirt over a white T-shirt.
Christina Jones TICKLED PINK (2002)
He was wearing jeans and a denim jacket, black sunglasses and the cap from his military uniform.
O'Connor, Joe Desperadoes
Looking for alternatives in the wardrobe, her gaze strayed down the rail, passing Todd's denim jacket in the process.
St. James, Ian Final Resort
Motorcycle looks and denim washes add a tough-guy sexy edge, according to Le Chateau designers.
Ottawa Sun (2003)
Posh, 27, zoomed into view in a blue, black and white heavily zippered biker's jacket and trendy denim hipsters.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Take the eye-catching denim mini in our main picture, which is available from A Wear.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
The ballooning black market was a response to the increased popularity -- and price -- of designer denim.
The Australian (2005)
Then she lay across the desk and pulled up her long denim skirt.
Edited by Robin Robertson MORTIFICATION: Writers' Stories of their Public Shame (2003)

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