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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Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The superstar attended the inaugural British Museum Ball in London last week, wearing a bright red chiffon poncho dress by Stephane Rolland.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 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
Recreate her season 1 look with a gray chiffon dress and long blonde wig.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The superstar attended the inaugural British Museum Ball in London last week, wearing a bright red chiffon poncho dress by Stephane Rolland.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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