denim

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
  2. noun a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

jean, blue jean

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