kimono

noun

ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 

-nə

plural kimonos

1

: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese

2

: a loose dressing gown or jacket

kimonoed

kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nōd 

-nəd

adjective

Illustration of kimono

• kimono 1

Examples of kimono in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The free-spirited family also leaned fully into the Japanese tradition by wearing kimonos and testing their hands at some martial arts. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025

For an on-land activity, stop by the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum on the lake’s northeastern side to see its striking collection of kimonos; some of them depict Fuji through the seasons. —Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025

Think ancient temples, silk kimonos, and the smell of incense flowing from shrines. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Two million garments have been recycled just through a partnership with London’s V&A Museum, which sells jackets, kimonos, and bags produced by The Revival from landfill waste. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, clothes, from ki wearing + mono thing

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for kimono

• annona
• bellona
• cardona
• cinchona
• persona
• ramona
• belladonna
• desdemona
• bona
• dona
• jonah
• krona

Kids Definition

kimono

noun

ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-nō 

plural kimonos

1

: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese

2

: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women