1
: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2
: a sheer fabric especially of silk
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
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Target’s fall launches include fun textures like suede and chiffon, as well as rich earth tones of deep burgundy and bold plaid patterns.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
When the curtains play with texture and weight—like how these rich velvet drapes would pair with a sheer, chiffon-like layer underneath—that’s when your space will start to look more complex and compelling.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Target’s fall launches include fun textures like suede and chiffon, as well as rich earth tones of deep burgundy and bold plaid patterns.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
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“Chiffon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiffon. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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