1. a lightweight cotton fabric with raised stripes or checks, often used for curtains, bedspreads, or clothing

Examples

• The bedroom curtains were made of white dimity with blue stripes.
• She chose a dimity fabric for the summer dress because it was so lightweight.
• The antique bedspread was crafted from delicate dimity cotton.
• Dimity was a popular choice for children’s clothing in the 19th century.
• The decorator suggested dimity for the cottage-style window treatments.
• Her grandmother’s apron was sewn from cheerful yellow dimity.