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Definition of denim

denim

/ˈdɛn.ɪm/
den · im
Plural:denims
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denim Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sturdy cotton warp-faced textile in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads, typically dyed indigo and used for making jeans, overalls, and other clothing.

Example

"Heavyweight denim is durable enough to withstand years of rugged wear."

2

Trousers, jeans, or overalls made of sturdy twilled cotton fabric (usually used in the plural).

Example

"He changed into a faded pair of denims before working in the garden."

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• adjective

1

Made of or relating to a sturdy twilled cotton fabric, typically dyed blue.

Example

"She wore a classic denim jacket over her summer dress."

• Nearby Words

denialist
denier
denigrator
denim
denimed
denims
denis

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from the French phrase 'serge de Nîmes', literally meaning 'serge (a durable twilled fabric) from Nîmes', a city in southern France.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denim
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