Pronunciation: /ˈɡɒsəmər/
noun a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn
A1 She wore a gossamer dress to the party.
A2 The spider web looked like gossamer in the sunlight.
B1 The delicate gossamer wings of the butterfly shimmered in the garden.
B2 The fabric was so thin and light, it felt like gossamer against her skin.
C1 The artist used gossamer threads to create a stunning tapestry.
C2 The gossamer veil floated behind her as she walked down the aisle.
adjective light, delicate, and insubstantial
A1 The gossamer wings of the butterfly shimmered in the sunlight.
A2 She wore a gossamer scarf that floated behind her as she walked.
B1 The delicate fabric of the dress was as light as gossamer.
B2 The gossamer threads of the spider's web glistened with dew in the morning light.
C1 The artist used gossamer strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.
C2 Her voice was like gossamer, soft and ethereal, floating through the room.
formal The gossamer wings of the butterfly shimmered in the sunlight.
informal She wore a gossamer scarf that fluttered in the breeze.
slang That dress is so gossamer, it's like wearing air.
figurative His argument was based on gossamer evidence, easily torn apart.
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