chiffon

1 of 2

noun

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for chiffon

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiffon was in 1765

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“Chiffon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiffon. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

chiffon

1 of 2 noun
: a very thin fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2 adjective
: having a light soft texture
a chiffon pie

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