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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.


SIMPLE

She bought a new pair of denim jeans.

CONTEXTUAL

The jacket is made from soft denim that stretches slightly.

COMPLEX

Raw denim fades uniquely over time, developing a personalized pattern of wear that reflects the owner's daily habits.

Synonyms
Origin

From the French phrase de Nîmes (“from Nîmes”), after the French town of Nîmes, where denim fabric was originally produced.

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