denim
n. uncountablen. 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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 4, 2026