charmeuse

noun

char·​meuse (ˌ)shär-ˈmüz 

-ˈmüs,

-ˈmyüz,

-ˈmərz,

-ˈməz

: a fine semilustrous crepe in satin weave

Examples of charmeuse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prices range from $485 for a simple charmeuse camisole and go up to $2,800 for the parachute dress. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Per a press release, the custom pleated ivory charmeuse dress features a resille bustier embroidered with silver crystal bugle beads and embellished with pearls and silver crystal braids, pearls straps, pearls cabochons, pearls tassels and an ivory satin belt. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year). —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024

Shop Skims Shop This Previous Skims Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress BUY $80.00 Skims Next 5 of 24 Saint Art Haley Dress Made of heavyweight charmeuse which works great for people who want more coverage than a thin slip, this dress is one of Fashion Director Irina Greshko's favorite slip dresses. —Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 11 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of charmeur charmer, from charmer to charm

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for charmeuse

• rejoice
• choice
• voice