noun a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn
adjective light, delicate, and insubstantial
In fashion, 'gossamer' may be used to describe a fabric that is very light and sheer, like a gossamer dress or gossamer scarf.
In literature, 'gossamer' is often used to describe delicate and light things, such as a gossamer veil or a gossamer web.
In nature, 'gossamer' can refer to the fine, filmy threads that spiders use to spin their webs, also known as gossamer silk.
In writing, 'gossamer' may be used to describe delicate or light writing styles, such as describing a character's gossamer-like touch.
Fashion designers may use 'gossamer' to describe a fabric that is extremely light and delicate, such as a gossamer silk.
Interior designers may use 'gossamer' to describe sheer curtains or delicate fabrics used in decor.
Botanists may use 'gossamer' to describe the delicate threads that some plants use for dispersal of seeds, such as in the case of gossamer threads of a dandelion.