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

There's nothing like slipping a silk dress, camisole, or top on before a night out. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025

This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025

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

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