denim
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɛnəm// UK //dˈɛnɪm// den·im
n. a strong, durable cotton fabric, usually blue, used to make jeans and jackets.
n. a sturdy cotton twill textile, typically dyed indigo, used for workwear and casual clothing.
She bought a new pair of denim jeans.
The jacket is made from soft denim that stretches slightly.
Raw denim fades uniquely over time, developing a personalized pattern of wear that reflects the owner's daily habits.
From the French phrase de Nîmes (“from Nîmes”), after the French town of Nîmes, where denim fabric was originally produced.