Swansdown

Pronunciation: /swɑːnzdaʊn/

Definitions of swansdown

noun a soft, fluffy material resembling down feathers, often used in clothing or bedding

Example Sentences

A1 The swansdown pillow was soft and fluffy.

A2 She wore a delicate swansdown shawl to the party.

B1 The swansdown fabric used for the curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The princess draped herself in a luxurious swansdown cloak.

C1 The artist used swansdown as a medium in her latest sculpture, creating a unique texture.

C2 The designer's collection featured dresses made from the finest swansdown, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

Examples of swansdown in a Sentence

formal The ball gown was made of delicate swansdown fabric.

informal I love how soft this swansdown pillow feels.

slang That swansdown jacket is so boujee.

figurative Her words were as light and gentle as swansdown.

Grammatical Forms of swansdown

• past tense: swansdowned
• plural: swansdowns
• comparative: more swansdown
• superlative: most swansdown
• present tense: swansdowns
• future tense: will swansdown
• perfect tense: have swansdowned
• continuous tense: is swansdowning
• singular: swansdown
• positive degree: swansdown
• infinitive: to swansdown
• gerund: swansdowning
• participle: swansdowned

Origin and Evolution of swansdown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'swansdown' originated from the Middle English term 'swanesdoun' which referred to the downy feathers of a swan.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swansdown' evolved to refer to a soft, fluffy material resembling the down of a swan, often used in textiles and upholstery.