serge

[sɜːdʒ]

serge Definition

• 1. a type of durable twill fabric with diagonal ridges on the surface
• 2. a woolen or worsted twill fabric with diagonal ribs

Using serge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "serge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The jacket is made of a navy blue serge.

• Example

  The uniform was made of a heavy serge material.

• Example

  The curtains were made of a light serge fabric.

serge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for serge

• twill
• fabric
• cloth

Phrases with serge

• serge suit

  a suit made of serge fabric

  Example

  He wore a black serge suit to the wedding.

• serge dress

  a dress made of serge fabric

  Example

  She looked elegant in her red serge dress.

• serge trousers

  trousers made of serge fabric

  Example

  He wore a pair of gray serge trousers to the office.

Origins of serge

from Old French 'serge', from Latin 'serica', meaning 'silken'

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Summary: serge in Brief

Serge [sɜːdʒ] is a durable twill fabric with diagonal ridges on the surface. It is commonly used for making suits, dresses, and trousers. Examples of its use include 'The jacket is made of a navy blue serge.' and 'The curtains were made of a light serge fabric.'