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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The cut offers an easy, devil-may-care vibe that looks great styled down (with a cami and black sneakers) and up (with a tuxedo shirt and heeled loafers). Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026 The silky cami can be worn at home to bed or worn under a sweatshirt with jeans out. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 Pair it with a fitted long sleeve or lace cami underneath and jeans, or layer it over a sweater dress with block-heel boots. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 Knit Skirt Set + Cami + Leather Loafers Take cues from Miu Miu and pair a knit set with a white cami, leather loafers, and rivière necklace for an effortlessly feminine look. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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