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

Recent Examples on the Web The bra cami is slightly fitted but never pulls at your side or bust area. Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 12 July 2024 Several designers, like Jason Wu and Victoria Beckham, presented colorful and textured sheer slips during the spring/summer 2024 shows, and many of your favorite brands are now following suit and selling sheer cami dresses in maxi lengths. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024 With This Cherry Print Cami Dress Sweeten your style with this cherry print cami dress. Priscilla Mak, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024 This simple white cami makes the perfect layer, with a lightweight cotton fabric and adjustable straps. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cami 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near cami

Cite this Entry

“Cami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cami. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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