Definitions for taffeta

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taffeta taf·fe·ta

Spelling: [taf-i-tuh]

IPA: /ˈtæf ɪ tə/

Taffeta is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 55 anagrams from letters in taffeta (aaefftt).

Definitions for taffeta

noun

1. a medium-weight or light-weight fabric of acetate, nylon, rayon, or silk, usually smooth, crisp, and lustrous, plain-woven, and with a fine crosswise rib effect.
2. any of various other fabrics of silk, linen, wool, etc., in use at different periods.

adjective

1. of or resembling taffeta.

Origin of taffeta

1325-75; Middle English taffata Medieval Latin ≪ Persian tāftah silken or linen cloth, noun use of past participle of tāftan to twist, spin

Examples for taffeta

Women's dresses were of satin, taffeta, and velvet, and were made by dressmakers.

In the Forum Club, there is taffeta and lace, leather and gold.

taffeta and silk, as well as fine parchment, were used for the mounts.

The curtain, of taffeta, cut cross-wise, is not gathered in the seam.

And the knight, Sir Oliver Lollio, swore he would bestow a taffeta petticoat on thee, but to break his fast with thee.

Instinctively she sensed when taffeta was to be superseded by foulard.

Chintz and taffeta and fine velvet are all appropriate to use.

The bands of the horses were of taffeta gilded and embroidered in gold.

How does this design differ from the taffeta with the design?

The same is to be said of the pieces of taffeta as to their purchase and sale.