charmeuse
noun
char·meuse
(ˌ)shär-ˈmüz 
-ˈmüs,
-ˈmyüz,
-ˈmərz,
-ˈməz
: a fine semilustrous crepe in satin weave
Examples of charmeuse in a Sentence
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Remember the slick pencil skirts that Mr. Ford’s Gucci stylist, Carine Roitfeld (sitting front row at Mr. Hawkings’ show), once made her signature, along with slinky silk charmeuse silk shirts unbuttoned to the navel?
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023
Price at time of publish: $140 Brooklinen 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
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The Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase is made from a lightweight 100% mulberry silk with a charmeuse weave that remains cool to the touch for comfort throughout the night.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
On Brooklinen Pros Sleek design Naturally cool to the touch Easy to adjust Cons Must wash by hand Band size runs large This feather-light eye cover is made from cooling silk charmeuse and has a slippery surface that feels extra luxurious against the skin.
—Rozalynn S. Frazier, Verywell Health, 10 May 2023
This lightweight silk charmeuse fabric feels like a million bucks and will still look like a million bucks after a trans-Atlantic flight.
—Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
Lean into the slight sheen of satin, charmeuse, and other silk textures that feel slinkier than your everyday wool, cotton or twill.
—Kristina Rutkowski, harpersbazaar.com, 4 Apr. 2023
Made of 100% silk charmeuse and finished with piped hems and French seams, Cuddledown’s cases look minimalist chic, feel divine and fit our pillows perfectly.
—Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 17 Mar. 2021
All of her bonnets are made of charmeuse satin, are reversible and have a drawstring on the side for adjusting the bonnet to your preferred size.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
In addition to the light violet shade seen in the movie, the charmeuse also comes in black and white.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2022
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023
Price at time of publish: $140 Brooklinen 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
4.2
View On Amazon View On Brooklinen View On Zola
The Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Pillowcase is made from a lightweight 100% mulberry silk with a charmeuse weave that remains cool to the touch for comfort throughout the night.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
On Brooklinen Pros Sleek design Naturally cool to the touch Easy to adjust Cons Must wash by hand Band size runs large This feather-light eye cover is made from cooling silk charmeuse and has a slippery surface that feels extra luxurious against the skin.
—Rozalynn S. Frazier, Verywell Health, 10 May 2023
This lightweight silk charmeuse fabric feels like a million bucks and will still look like a million bucks after a trans-Atlantic flight.
—Jill Schildhouse, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
Lean into the slight sheen of satin, charmeuse, and other silk textures that feel slinkier than your everyday wool, cotton or twill.
—Kristina Rutkowski, harpersbazaar.com, 4 Apr. 2023
Made of 100% silk charmeuse and finished with piped hems and French seams, Cuddledown’s cases look minimalist chic, feel divine and fit our pillows perfectly.
—Elizabeth Wallace, CNN Underscored, 17 Mar. 2021
All of her bonnets are made of charmeuse satin, are reversible and have a drawstring on the side for adjusting the bonnet to your preferred size.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
In addition to the light violet shade seen in the movie, the charmeuse also comes in black and white.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
French, feminine of charmeur charmer, from charmer to charm
First Known Use
1898, in the meaning defined above
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“Charmeuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charmeuse. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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