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

Mim Na Chiangmai’s business selling jackets and kimonos survived the coronavirus pandemic and the following years of rising inflation. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025

Longer midrange models made from higher quality material can go up to $50, while the most stylish and quality kimono robes can cost over $100. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025

In the clip of Carpenter’s SNL performance, Carpenter is seen singing to the front of the stage while sporting a short kimono-style robe and platform heels. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally. —Essence, 1 Oct. 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