noun
Uncommon
serge
surj
Serge (noun) means a sturdy, twill-woven wool fabric often used for suits and uniforms. Example: “His old school blazer was made of heavy grey serge.”
noun
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A sturdy, twill-woven wool fabric often used for suits and uniforms.
"His old school blazer was made of heavy grey serge."
How to use serge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA durable woven fabric traditionally used for suits, coats, and uniforms.
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Word forms
- Plural
- serges
- Third person singular
- serges
- Past tense
- serged
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His old school blazer was made of heavy grey _____.
Etymology
From Old French sarge/serge, ultimately from Latin sērica, "silken things."
Rhymes for serge
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What does “serge” mean?
The word “serge” means a sturdy, twill-woven wool fabric often used for suits and uniforms. In plain terms, a durable woven fabric traditionally used for suits, coats, and uniforms.
How do you pronounce “serge”?
“Serge” is pronounced surj (/sɝd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “serge” in a sentence?
Here is “serge” used in a sentence: “His old school blazer was made of heavy grey serge.”
What part of speech is “serge”?
“Serge” is a noun.
Where does the word “serge” come from?
The word “serge” comes from Latin. From Old French sarge/serge, ultimately from Latin sērica, "silken things.".
Is “serge” a common word?
“Serge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
