B2nounfashion
US/ˈden.ɪm/
UK/ˈden.ɪm/
a strong cotton cloth, usually blue, used for making jeans and jackets
In context
He wore a denim jacket over a plain white shirt.
Denim is strong enough to last for years of daily wear.
The shop sells everything in denim, from jeans to bags.
Words that go with denim
noun + noun
- denim jacketShe paired a denim jacket with a long skirt.
- denim shirtHe wore a denim shirt to the casual meeting.
- stretch denimStretch denim is more comfortable than regular denim.
adjective + noun
- dark denimDark denim looks smart with a blazer.
- faded denimHe likes the look of faded denim.
verb + preposition
- made of denimThese overalls are made of denim.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a denimCorrect: denim