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

Gerber wore a black chiffon gown made from long, sheer panels and narrow rows of vertical ruffles, with deep V necklines cut into the front and back. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

The fabric was then draped over an elaborate boned corset—the boning slightly visible through the chiffon—paired with a layered skirt complete with a long train and a slit, designed to add movement to the gown. — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

Adjective

As hotter summers become the new normal, lightweight materials such as silk, chiffon and sheer fabrics feel increasingly relevant. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

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