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 length is perfect with a pair of ballet flats or lug-sole loafers, and the structured shape matches with everything from a casual white tee to a silky camisole and cropped cardigan for a day-to-night look. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

The dresses were worn over collared blouses, ribbed turtlenecks, fair-isle zip-ups, and lace camisoles. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

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

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