chiffon

1 of 2

noun

chif·​fon shi-ˈfän  ˈshi-ˌfän 

1

: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress

2

: a sheer fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2

adjective

1

: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness

2

: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin

lemon chiffon pie

Examples of chiffon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And chiffon nails, metallic manicures, and gem details dominated our social media feeds. —Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 13 June 2026

The brand is brimming with wrinkle-resistant, cotton, and chiffon pieces, and shoppers can save an extra 15 percent with the code MPSummer15 at checkout. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Adjective

Leverton is seeing an uptick of designers pairing denim with sheer fluid fabrics such as chiffon lace and silk. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip chip

First Known Use

Noun

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for chiffon

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• coupon

Kids Definition

chiffon

1 of 2 noun

chif·​fon shif-ˈän  ˈshif-ˌän 

: a very thin fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2 adjective

: having a light soft texture

a chiffon pie