charmeuse

noun

char·​meuse (ˌ)shär-ˈmüz How to pronounce charmeuse (audio)
-ˈmüs,
-ˈmyüz,
-ˈmərz,
-ˈməz
: a fine semilustrous crepe in satin weave

Examples of charmeuse in a Sentence

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There’s a short shawl on the right of the shoulder and a long cape on the left side with silk charmeuse lining. Charlie Carballo, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 En route to the Chloé runway show, Camille Rowe balanced a whimsical silk charmeuse apricot pink balloon trouser with a jelly slingback cork wedge sandal. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025 Prices range from $485 for a simple charmeuse camisole and go up to $2,800 for the parachute dress. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Per a press release, the custom pleated ivory charmeuse dress features a resille bustier embroidered with silver crystal bugle beads and embellished with pearls and silver crystal braids, pearls straps, pearls cabochons, pearls tassels and an ivory satin belt. Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for charmeuse

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of charmeur charmer, from charmer to charm

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charmeuse was in 1898

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“Charmeuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charmeuse. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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