chambray

noun

cham·​bray ˈsham-ˌbrā How to pronounce chambray (audio)
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns

Examples of chambray in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This chambray option is the perfect summer bedding to add to your repertoire. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024 Both were wearing plain white crewneck shirts — Witherspoon had hers on under a chambray button-up and Aniston's arms were bare — with different blue jean styles, despite the summer heat. Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024 The wooden frame is complemented by the fabric canopy, which is 100% cotton chambray with a 100% cotton liner. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 May 2024 This romper is made in a gorgeous chambray blue color and features unlined triangle cups for a bralette look, adjustable straps for improved fit, and a cheeky tap short silhouette. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chambray 

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Word History

Etymology

irregular from Cambrai, France

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chambray was in 1787

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Cite this Entry

“Chambray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chambray. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

chambray

noun
cham·​bray ˈsham-ˌbrā How to pronounce chambray (audio)
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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