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

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And with options ranging from crisp poplin to breezy linen, soft silk to classic chambray—not to mention plenty done up in summer’s top-trending colors—there are endless choices, and of course, an equally vast amount of styling opportunities. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 June 2025 Tailoring expertise was highlighted in linen suits and linen-wool micro-weaves pattern suits, while the denim range has expanded with new washes, chambray shirts, jackets and trousers. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 The utility dress is a lightweight, drapey reinterpretation of a classic mechanic suit, while the barn jacket and carpenter pants are adorned with chambray lining and collar accents. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025 Wyeth has always been an impeccably dressed man, whether donning black tie at the White House or a or a chambray shirt and chinos on the farm. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for chambray

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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“Chambray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chambray. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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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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