1. a glossy silk fabric with a crisp texture
Usage: archaic; textile

Examples

• The Victorian gown was made of fine lustring that rustled with every movement.
• She chose lustring for the formal dress because of its elegant sheen.
• The antique lustring fabric had maintained its lustrous quality despite its age.
• Lustring was a popular choice for evening wear in the 18th century.
• The seamstress worked carefully with the delicate lustring material.