charmeuse

noun

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

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Crafted from tencel modal fabric, this set is ultra-soft, pairing a satin charmeuse button-down top with a satin drawstring pant. Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 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 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 One look at its silk charmeuse jacket, wool gabardine pants embroidered with metallic thread, and lamb shearling coat lapels will put into question who the more stylish individual is: you or your new ursine companion. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024 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 18 May. 2026.

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