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Definition of denims

denims

/ˈdɛn.ɪmz/
den · ims

Plural:denims
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• noun

1

Trousers, overalls, or other casual garments made of sturdy cotton twill fabric, especially blue jeans.

Example

"He wore a faded pair of denims and a flannel shirt to help paint the garage."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French phrase 'serge de Nîmes', meaning 'serge (a type of sturdy twill fabric) from Nîmes', a city in southern France.

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