chiffon

noun

chif·fon | \ shi-ˈfän,

ˈshi-ˌfän

Definition of chiffon

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2 : a sheer fabric especially of silk

chiffon

adjective

Definition of chiffon (Entry 2 of 2)

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

Lace, chiffon, and organza from past wedding dresses had been tailored into tiny suits, and stitched into gowns. — Kate Bennis, Good Housekeeping, "These Angel Gowns Bring Comfort to Grieving Families," 26 Dec. 2018 The barrister showed us some serious glam in a floor-length J. Mendel navy and white chiffon gown with matching navy heels, a navy and gold clutch, and bling-y sapphire and diamond earrings. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Amal Clooney Accepts UN Global Citizens Award," 6 Dec. 2018 The long chiffon gown was paired against several worthy opponents, which included yellow curtains, corn, and other yellow house hold objects featured in dozens of memes posted on Twitter. — Amira Rasool, Teen Vogue, "Melania Trump's Yellow J. Mendel Gown Gets Meme'd on Social Media," 16 July 2018 Rather than choosing from the maternity section, the V-necked chiffon outfit appears to be part of the collection by Parisian brand Claudie Pierlot. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "Pippa Middleton Got Maternity Style Right In a Pleated Lilac Dress," 8 Oct. 2018 Also among the pieces is a traditional Pakistani wedding ensemble of red silk and chiffon, with metallic embroidery and glass beads. — Fox News, "San Francisco museum shows off modern Muslim women's fashion," 21 Sep. 2018 What to Wear: Long flowy chiffon dresses, big hats and vintage glasses are my go to look with the occasional kimono. — Sarah Bray, ELLE Decor, "Fashionable Travels: Stacey Bendet's Holiday in Hawaii," 2 Jan. 2014 Silk-chiffon, silk-dot-tulle, and French-lace gown by Inbal Raviv, $6,600 at Gabriella New York Bridal Salon, 155 Wooster St., nr. — Lauren Levy, The Cut, "The Everything Guide to Staying Cool at a Summer Wedding," 12 Apr. 2018 Saint Laurent silk chiffon scarf, $395 at net-a-porter.com; Helmut Lang cotton-silk coat, $1,195 at Opening Ceremony, openingceremony.com. — Hayley Phelan, New York Times, "5 Styling Tweaks to Make Right Now," 31 Jan. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Pendant kitten earrings that might be well paired with a chiffon puppy-print dress from a recent collection, an achingly romantic tiara of pink roses, and, in homage to NYC, big apple earrings. — Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, "See the Exquisite, One-of-a-Kind Jewels from Dolce & Gabbana’s Latest Alta Gioielleria Collection Here," 7 Apr. 2018

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