simple cami
- noun
- Informal
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camiseta básica
- Layering a simple cami beneath a sweater adds comfort and style without bulk.
Examples
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She wore a simple cami under her blazer for a polished yet relaxed look.
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A white simple cami is a versatile piece for any summer wardrobe.
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She wore a simple cami under her jacket.
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I love my new simple camis for summer.
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A white simple cami is a versatile piece for any summer wardrobe.
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Layering a simple cami beneath a sweater adds comfort and style without bulk.
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She wore a simple cami under her blazer for a polished yet relaxed look.
Synonyms
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1.3
A tight shirt without sleeves that has wide shoulder straps
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5.4
A woman's short sleeveless top with thin straps worn under clothes or alone
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4.2
A thin sleeveless top with narrow straps that women wear under clothes
How Plain
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'simple' (unadorned/basic) modifies 'cami' (a light sleeveless top), so the combined meaning 'a basic, unadorned camisole' is directly derivable. This compositional pattern is common in English (and across many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
Simple cami combines simple, meaning 'plain', and cami, short for 'camisole', a thin under-top people wear under clothes. So the image of a plain, lightweight top worn alone or under layers helps you remember that simple cami means 'a basic, unadorned camisole'.