chemise
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8.2
- noun
- /ʃəˈmiːz/
:
camisón
- The fashion designer showcased a stunning chemise at the runway, highlighting its elegant flow.
- a white chemise
Examples
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Larissa, wearing the short, bare-armed cotton chemise that was her practice outfit, smiled to herself as she entered.
Fiction book (1992) -
On a chair, near the table, the young girl, dressed in a modest chemise, her head lost in her hands, is crying.
Academic text (1993) -
The door to the bar peeked open a little, and a lady in a tight red chemise strutted out.
Fiction book (1994) -
Under it all, she wore not the regulation white slip but a bright red chemise she'd paid a fortune for the last time she was in London.
Fiction book (2002) -
Klara sat beside the bed wearing a long embroidered silk chemise, carefully cleaning the wounds.
Fiction book (2000) -
Slipping into a long fur-trimmed chemise, she got out of bed, silently wrapping herself in a cloak.
Fiction book (2002) -
The emaciated figure in its linen chemise with a rich embroidery of scarlet honeysuckle about the neck and wrists attempted to sit up.
Fiction book (1998) -
She put on a soft cotton chemise to stay comfortable while reading in bed.
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After her shower, Clara wrapped herself in a delicate lace chemise before getting dressed.
Synonyms
16
4.9
A loose undergarment worn under a dress or skirt
5
6.0
A simple loose dress worn by women
4
2.0
A loose dress that women and girls wear in bed
A woman's sleeveless slip worn under a dress or skirt
A short piece of clothing worn under a dress
A thin piece of clothing worn under a dress or skirt to stop it being see-through
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word chemise comes from the Latin camisia, which meant 'shirt', so think of a chemise as a simple 'shirt' worn under clothes or as a nightdress.