chiffon

1 of 2

noun

chif·​fon shi-ˈfän  ˈshi-ˌfän 

1

: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress

2

: a sheer fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2

adjective

1

: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness

2

: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin

lemon chiffon pie

Examples of chiffon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The dress, with balloon sleeves, chiffon skirt, bugle beading and rhinestone accents, Parton wore at a 1978 photoshoot by celebrity photographer Harry Langdon Jr. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

The Fenty Beauty founder showed off her baby bump on the red carpet in a light blue custom Chanel semi-sheer silk chiffon top and skirt embellished with sequins, crystals and feathers. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 30 June 2025

Adjective

Even at this year’s Grammys, musician Gracie Abrams donned a chiffon Chanel veil for the ceremony’s red carpet. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025

Mango chiffon dress $140 MANGO With a flattering V-neckline, ruched detailing, and delicate ruffles, this dress exudes romance. —Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip chip

First Known Use

Noun

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for chiffon

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• coupon

Kids Definition

chiffon

1 of 2 noun

chif·​fon shif-ˈän  ˈshif-ˌän 

: a very thin fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2 adjective

: having a light soft texture

a chiffon pie