chambray

noun

cham·​bray ˈsham-ˌbrā 

-brē

: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns

Examples of chambray in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dress is currently available in white and black, and chambray and blue pinstripe, as well as other colors. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

The chambray blue feels a bit more contemporary, however, and brings a welcome bit of color to the home decor circuit. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026

Instead of opting for darker denim, for example, Cyrus wore an airy pair of light-wash jeans with a matching chambray shirt. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026

Color choices include chambray, Marseille, oyster, cerise, white, and more. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

irregular from Cambrai, France

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chambray

noun

cham·​bray ˈsham-ˌbrā 

-brē

: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns