camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈka-mə-ˌsōl How to pronounce camisole (audio)
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 Because of its dressy satin-like material, the camisole can be worn with a skirt or trousers for a date night look and while at the office. Kaitlin Gates, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024 The camisole has adjustable straps, while the bottoms have an elastic waistband and pockets for optimal comfort. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 In fact, over 100 Amazon shoppers have added the camisole style to their cart in the past month. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 Pair these with a silk camisole and heels for a nice date-night look, or keep them more casual with sandals and a vintage tee. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for camisole 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of camisole was in 1802

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Cite this Entry

“Camisole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camisole. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

camisole

noun
cam·​i·​sole ˈkam-ə-ˌsōl How to pronounce camisole (audio)
: a long-sleeved straitjacket
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