batiste
1 synonym for batiste, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fine, light cloth made from cotton or linen.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cambric
How to use batiste
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
white batiste
cotton batiste
batiste blouse
batiste handkerchief
It is a specialist word, mostly found in sewing, fashion and textile writing.
Etymology
The word comes from French batiste, a form of the name Baptiste. Its exact origin is disputed, with one view tracing it to a maker of the cloth called Baptiste and another to its use in wiping babies' heads after baptism.
Full origin of batiste →Frequently asked questions
What is batiste fabric?
Batiste is a fine cloth made from cotton or linen. It is light and delicate.
How do you pronounce batiste?
It is pronounced buh-TEEST, with the stress on the second syllable.
Is batiste the same as cambric?
The two words are used for the same kind of fine cotton or linen cloth. Cambric is the usual synonym given for batiste.
