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

While entire spaces in bold colors are not traditional, Yoshida points to kimonos and historic Japanese screens as examples of color, pattern, and movement. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026

But hoove-adjacent fashions aren’t a contemporary invention in the least, instead originating in 15th-century Japan in the form of split-toe socks, which were a common accompaniment to kimonos. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026

Custom kimonos are perfect for the warm days, but there are also fluffy robes and beds with soft Quivera linens that offer the deepest sleep. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Crane The newest bird in Masked Singer history, Crane wears a stunning kimono. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

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