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For me, it's all about the Canadian tuxedo, and maybe a bolero. The province I grew up in in Alberta is pretty much the denim capital of Canada. The first premier of Alberta started Grand Western Garment, which Levi's bought later on.
Mac DeMarco

Meaning of "denim" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DENIM

From French (serge) de Nîmes (serge) of Nîmes.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DENIM

denim  [ˈdɛnɪm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DENIM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Denim is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DENIM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Denim

Denim is a sturdy cotton twill textile in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads. This twill weaving produces the familiar diagonal ribbing of the denim that distinguishes it from cotton duck. It is a characteristic of most indigo denim that only the warp threads are dyed, whereas the weft threads remain plain white. As a result of the warp-faced twill weaving, one side of the textile then shows the blue warp threads and the other side shows the white weft threads. This is why blue jeans are white on the inside. The indigo dyeing process, in which the core of the warp threads remain white, creates denim's fading characteristics, which are unique compared to every other textile.

Definition of denim in the English dictionary

The definition of denim in the dictionary is a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc. Other definition of denim is a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DENIM


acronym
ˈækrənɪm
anonym
ˈænənɪm
antonym
ˈæntənɪm
autonym
ˈɔːtəˌnɪm
Blenheim
ˈblɛnɪm
eponym
ˈɛpəˌnɪm
ethnonym
ˈeθnəˌnɪm
exonym
ˈɛksəˌnɪm
homonym
ˈhɒmənɪm
hypernym
ˈhaɪpəˌnɪm
hyponym
ˈhaɪpəʊnɪm
meronym
ˈmɛrəʊˌnɪm
metonym
ˈmɛtənɪm
minim
ˈmɪnɪm
mononym
ˈmɒnəʊˌnɪm
nim
nɪm
panim
ˈpeɪnɪm
pseudonym
ˈsjuːdəˌnɪm
synonym
ˈsɪnənɪm
toponym
ˈtɒpənɪm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DENIM

denial
denialist
denied
denier
denies
denigrate
denigration
denigrative
denigrator
denigratory
denim jacket
denimed
denims
Denis
denisation
denitrate
denitration
denitrification
denitrificator
denitrified

WORDS THAT END LIKE DENIM

aim
Arnim
chazanim
claim
dim
hazanim
hazzanim
him
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Jim
mim
minyanim
Muslim
painim
paynim
shadchanim
shadkhanim
sim
slim
trim

Synonyms and antonyms of denim in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «denim» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DENIM

Find out the translation of denim to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of denim from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «denim» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

粗棉布
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tela vaquera
570 millions of speakers

English

denim
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डेनिम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دينم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

джинсовая ткань
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tecido denim
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডেনিম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jean
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Denim
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jeansstoff
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デニム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

데님
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Denim
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vải bông chéo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டெனிம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेनिम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kot
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

denim
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dżins
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

джинсова тканина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dril
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ντένιμ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

denim
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jeanstyg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

denim
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of denim

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DENIM»

The term «denim» is very widely used and occupies the 7.333 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DENIM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «denim» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «denim» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about denim

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10 QUOTES WITH «DENIM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word denim.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
When you're pregnant you just want to be comfortable - but I wear more or less the same as I do when I'm not pregnant: pregnancy denim with normal tops and flat shoes. But when the belly starts to really stick out, I'll want the floaty dresses!
2
Ian Anderson
If Jesus Christ came back today, He and I would get into our brown corduroys and go to the nearest jean store and overturn the racks of blue denim.
3
Matt Berninger
Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave know best. Although I wear a lot of jeans, I've been told that Nick Cave doesn't own a pair and wouldn't be caught dead in denim.
4
Quentin Bryce
I've never owned a pair of jeans, but I had a fantastic denim boiler-suit and it got a lot of wearing.
5
Helena Christensen
So many times I've wanted to crack up, standing there stiff while seven women are crawling round my toes fixing hems and the designer's having a freak-out because the denim cuffs are crooked. I'm on the verge of hysteria.
6
Andy Cohen
I will be the 43-year-old guy in the jumpsuit. In my estimation and my image of myself is that I am 23 and can get away with it. If I didn't have the show, I would be in one right now. It would be denim, but I love a terry.
7
Lauren Conrad
I almost exclusively wear skinny jeans. I'm terrified of any other cut of denim.
8
Mac DeMarco
For me, it's all about the Canadian tuxedo, and maybe a bolero. The province I grew up in in Alberta is pretty much the denim capital of Canada. The first premier of Alberta started Grand Western Garment, which Levi's bought later on.
9
Kat Graham
On my days off, I love denim cut off shorts with gladiator sandals and crop tops.
10
Julianna Guill
One of my favorite things about working on 'Glory Daze' is getting to wear amazing '80s outfits coupled with fabulously over-the-top hair and makeup. My wardrobe usually consists of colorful sweaters, denim skirts, high-waisted shorts, crop tops, dangly earrings, jean jackets, and, of course, panty hose and shoulder pads.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DENIM»

Discover the use of denim in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to denim and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Denim: From Cowboys to Catwalks : a History of the World's ...
A popular history traces the origins and development of denim from 17th-century France to its current place at the forefront of contemporary fashion.
Graham Marsh, Paul Trynka, June Marsh, 2005
2
Global Denim
On any given day nearly half of the world's population is wearing blue jeans - this is the first serious attempt to understand the causes, nature and consequences of the rise of 'global' denim.
Daniel Miller, Sophie Woodward, 2011
3
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters.
David Sedaris, 2010
4
Denim Diaries 6: Lying to Live: Lying to Live
When Julius Graham becomes the only witness to a horrific crime in his neighborhood, it is up to his peer tutor, Denim Mitchell, to help him come to terms with what he saw and convince him to do the right thing.
Darrien Lee, 2012
5
Death by Denim
Aphra Connolly is being chased by some very dangerous people.
Linda Gerber, 2009
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16 Going on 21
Sixteen-year-old Denim Mitchell, going against her parent's wishes, secretly sees Andre Patterson, a rising basketball star and budding artist, until one lie, one party, and one bullet blow everything wide open and change all of their lives ...
Darrien Lee, 2009
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The Denim Diet: 16 Simple Habits to Get You into Your Dream ...
The No-Nonsense Guide to a Smaller You and a Healthier Planet Wardrobe stylist Kami Gray doesn’t trust her bathroom scale but says a pair of jeans will never lie. Kami ought to know.
Kami Gray, 2010
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Denim Mania: 25 Stylish Ways to Transform Your Jeans
In Denim Mania Carmen and Carmia teach you to make 25 of their hottest designs, with patterns and instructions so easy you can start the project in the morning and wear it out that night.
Carmen Webber, Carmia Marshall, 2014
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Fugitive Denim: A Moving Story of People and Pants in the ...
“A fascinating chronicle of the $55-billion-a-year global denim industry.” —David Futrelle, Los Angeles Times Rachel Louise Snyder reports from the far reaches of the multi-billion-dollar denim industry in search of the people who ...
Rachel Louise Snyder, 2009
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Quick Sew Denim with No Sew Options
Now, you can learn how to create unique home and fashion accessories from new and used denim with this resourceful book. It begins with an overview of denim and jean styles, and then reveals all the basic techniques for gluing and sewing.
Barb Chauncey, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DENIM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term denim is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Citizens of Humanity Is Competing in a Changing Denim
I purchased my first pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans back in high school, at the height of premium denim mania, when it suddenly became ... «Fashionista, Jul 15»
2
Cody Simpson, Bella Hadid and More Star in Denim & Supply's Fall …
It's been months since model it-girl Hailey Baldwin and rising singer-songwriter Tinashe teased they were working on something with Denim ... «PEOPLE StyleWatch, Jul 15»
3
Levi's Debuts Women's Denim Line for Range of Body Types
Levi's unveiled a new women's denim collection on Tuesday that features a range of styles for different body types, including skinny cuts, ... «AdAge.com, Jul 15»
4
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at LAX in ripped denim looking effortless
It's fair to say that most people don't exactly look their best after stepping off a long-haul flight. But Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was a gorgeous ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Transgender model Andreja Pejic wears denim cut-offs in New York
Transgender model Andreja Pejic shows off her pins in denim cut-offs as ... 23, showcased her model limbs in faded denim shorts, which she ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Joan Jett for Levi's new denim range
Ultimate rock babe Joan Jett has been unveiled as one of the new faces of Levi's. As reported by Style.com, Jett, along with Erin Wasson, Tali ... «ELLE, Jul 15»
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Go grunge with hot denim shorts this monsoon
Showing off your pockets is quite in vogue. Take a cue from south actress Ashna Zaveri here and sport that classic white-and-denim look, with a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Bella Hadid & Cody Simpson Star In Denim & Supply's Fall 2015 …
Looks like Gigi's not the only Hadid awkwardly crossing paths with her ex. Ralph Lauren's line Denim & Supply's fall 2015 campaign features Cody Simpson and ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
9
Olivia Culpo, Victoria Justice & Ashley Benson's Denim Skirt: SHOP …
What do Ashley Benson, Victoria Justice and Olivia Culpo have in common? The three stars all have the same denim obsession — and they're ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
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Lindsay Lohan wears sleeveless floral shirt and denim hotpants in …
But Lindsay Lohan opted to keep things low key on Tuesday as she enjoyed a day out in Monaco. Dressed in an ensemble to help embrace the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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