kimono

noun

ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce kimono (audio)
-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 adjective

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Examples of kimono in a Sentence

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Driven by a fascination with the traditional Japanese kimono, the brand explores the creative possibilities of upcycling kimonos into modern Western-style clothing. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 His inspirations for that season at the former house were, by turns, ’30s silhouettes, antique kimonos, and the undead, which translated into a series of obi jackets, crucifix necklaces, and lace-up sandals on the runway. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024 The collection included elements from the past that seem futuristic, including a weave inspired by the wood print of a Japanese fireman’s jacket, and a miniature dot pattern that winks to 15h-century kimonos but reads as constellations in the night sky. Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024 The beautifully displayed perfumes and cosmetics make the store look like a jewel box, and the textiles — long flowy dresses, kaftans, kimonos, and tunics — are stunning as well. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kimono 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, clothes, from ki wearing + mono thing

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kimono was in 1886

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“Kimono.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kimono. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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kimono

noun
ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-nō How to pronounce kimono (audio)
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

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