camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈka-mə-ˌsōl 

1

: a short negligee jacket for women

2

: a short sleeveless garment for women

Examples of camisole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ilaria, a 30-year-old aspiring fashion designer who works in retail, has her eyes on the yellow silk camisole, which sold out online. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The staying power and versatility behind La Ligne pieces are the driving forces behind the designs, which include pieces like striped sweaters, jeans, collared shirts, lacy camisoles and more. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

On September 13 the Materialists star was photographed leaving the 2026 US Open men’s singles championships with the cozy layering piece slung over her shoulder, revealing a romantic white silk camisole underneath. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026

Dress them up with a button-down shirt or silky camisole, or wear them casually with a simple tank and cardigan. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "garment worn beneath a shirt or blouse," going back to Middle French, probably borrowed from Occitan camisola, from camisa "shirt" (going back to Late Latin camīsia) + -ola, diminutive suffix — more at chemise

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for camisole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole

Medical Definition

camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈkam-ə-ˌsōl 

: a long-sleeved straitjacket