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

The 67-year-old actress wore a blazer over a delicate sheer black lace camisole. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

One of her more striking looks featured Martin in a baby pink Loro Piana cardigan over a white camisole and bustle underwear by Brody, a handmade lingerie brand. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026

The ReWritten collection includes trousers with four functional pockets, a button-up camisole, a halter top, a slip dress, shorts, miniskirt and short- and long-sleeve shirts. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026

Try out lace bodysuits, triangle bralettes, camisoles, and corsets showing through sheer tops, layered under blazers, or worn all on their own. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 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