plural camis
: camisole sense 2
Lacy camisoles are a fashion go-to. Not into the low-cut blouse look? A cami will cover your cleavage if you don't want the world to see it.Christopher Luu
often used before another noun
a cami top

Examples of cami in a Sentence

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This cami-style one-piece comes in 10 color options and two torso length sizes, offering the simplest silhouette of them all. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 June 2026 The duo has a loose-fitting cami top and wide-leg pants, which make for a comfy, breathable fit. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 This feels like a true evolution of the cami slip everyone became obsessed with a few years ago. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Layer it over a white T-shirt or cami and wear it open for a more casual look, or button it up and tuck it in for something more put-together. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cami

Word History

Etymology

by shortening and merger with the suffix -ie

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cami was in 1976

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“Cami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cami. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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