chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā 
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
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The collar and cuffs are chambray lined and the all-cotton material is machine washable.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The chambray blue is perfect for anyone who’d like to add a pop of color to a bedroom or living room, and the sheerness is ideal for filtering in a soft, small amount of light at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
And there was also a whole indigo capsule that included a chambray field shirt and a shirt jacket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
Ina Garten is known for her elegant recipes, hosting know-how, and signature chambray tops, but she’s also got a knack for interior design.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
The chambray blue is perfect for anyone who’d like to add a pop of color to a bedroom or living room, and the sheerness is ideal for filtering in a soft, small amount of light at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
And there was also a whole indigo capsule that included a chambray field shirt and a shirt jacket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
Ina Garten is known for her elegant recipes, hosting know-how, and signature chambray tops, but she’s also got a knack for interior design.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chambray
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chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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