camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈka-mə-ˌsōl 

1

: a short negligee jacket for women

2

: a short sleeveless garment for women

Examples of camisole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The luxe-looking find is ideal for all occasions: Pair it with a casual sweater or graphic tee for daytime, or style it with a strappy camisole, cropped cardigan, and pair of wedges in the evening. —Jennifer Chan, People.com, 9 May 2025

Our favorites include pants, cardigans, dresses, blouses, blazers, matching sets, and more—starting at just $20 for the cutest summer camisole in machine-washable 100% linen. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025

Belle wore a beige camisole top with thin straps and a flowing silhouette, which paired with short shorts and small crystal embellishments. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025

The varsity-style stripes add a subtle point of interest, and the V-neck is high enough to be worn alone (directly over a bra) as a sweater or over a camisole. —Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "garment worn beneath a shirt or blouse," going back to Middle French, probably borrowed from Occitan camisola, from camisa "shirt" (going back to Late Latin camīsia) + -ola, diminutive suffix — more at chemise

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for camisole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole

Medical Definition

camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈkam-ə-ˌsōl 

: a long-sleeved straitjacket