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

All four band members emerged dressed for a female slumber party in adulthood — lingerie, camisoles, bras — and led a countdown from ten to one, like a New Year’s Eve ball drop signifying the transition from a bustling party to invite-only afterparty. —Nina Corcoran, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2025

Day 7 — White Laundry with Spandex Check your labels for items like camisoles, leggings, and other fabrics that utilize spandex as these items can’t be washed with regular bleach. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025

For Gerber, these gaps included the core foundations for the capsule—seamless camisoles and haltertops, to pair back to low-rise leggings, foldover pants, and micro shorts—all capturing her signature minimalist style with a dash of retro inspiration. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025

Instead of spending a day at the beach, the Never Let Go star hit the pool in a red camisole and matching underwear with red lace trim. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 19 Aug. 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