Pongee (Noun)
Meaning
A soft thin cloth woven from raw silk (or an imitation).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Her summer dress was made of a light, airy pongee that felt lovely against her skin.
- The dress designer preferred to work with pongee for its smooth, soft texture.
- Pongee is a popular fabric choice for evening wear because of its delicate appearance.
- She purchased several bolts of pongee fabric in different colors to use for her art project.
- The new collection features elegant tops made from pure pongee, accented with intricate lace trim.