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gossamer adj

Gossamer means very light delicate material. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of gossamer

  • very light delicate material

Usage examples of gossamer

A gossamer scarf rested on her shoulders, so light that it moved with the smallest breeze.

The spider left a gossamer web across the window, almost invisible until the sun caught it.

The dancer’s costume was made of gossamer fabric that looked delicate enough to tear with a touch.

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