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

Aniston paired the hands-free style with two takes on her summer uniform — first with a black tank, cropped green pants, and flip-flops; then with layered camisoles, a black midi skirt, and black flip-flops. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Each hanger also has a notch in each shoulder to better accommodate camisoles and off-the-shoulder tops that tend to slip off. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025

Still wearing her leather flip-flops, Rosé stepped out again in a similar look, swapping her flowy white top for a black lace camisole, a piece that has fashionistas in a frenzy this season. —Alexandre Marain, Glamour, 28 July 2025

Go the opposite route and stick to body-skimming camisoles. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025

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