mousseline

noun

mous·​se·​line ˌmü-sə-ˈlēn 

ˌmüs-ˈlēn

1

: a fine sheer fabric (as of rayon) that resembles muslin

2

a

: a sauce (such as hollandaise) to which whipped cream or beaten egg whites have been added

b

: mousse sense 1

salmon mousseline

Examples of mousseline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag. —CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026

The show opened with a transparent silk mousseline suit in a tender color palette of nudes and pinks. —Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026

The celeriac mousseline is silky and warm, and the bordelaise brings everything together with that deep, savory finish. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025

The technical challenge is to make a Framboisier, a French dessert with layers of génoise sponge, crème mousseline, and fresh raspberries. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, muslin — more at muslin

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mousseline

• mousseline de soie