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chemise

noun

Definition of chemise

as in kirtle

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Recent Examples of chemise Or go for a one-piece, like a nightgown or a chemise, which eliminates one item from your carry-on. — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 In the late 18th century, French artist Elizabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun painted a portrait of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, wearing a sloping straw hat and chemise dress — a typical undergarment for women at the time. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024 Monroe also advocated for the popularity of the chemise dress, wearing and ordering the look for her closet. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for chemise

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Noun

Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.

— Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023

Definition of kirtle

Noun

Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Definition of kimono

Noun

Bronze wore light brown shorts with a white shirt, while Sterling wore a white sundress with orange stripes.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the actress wore a floaty off-white sundress with a smocked bodice and a thick, textured midiskirt.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sundress

Noun

Alcaraz is managing tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Almost seven weeks after the crime, genetic genealogy linked DNA on a knife sheath to Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at nearby Washington State University.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

Gray scored 25 points, went a perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line and hit the game-winning fadeaway jumper with 15 seconds left to lift Atlanta to its third consecutive win over Dallas this season — sweeping the regular-season series.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 July 2026
James’ scoring is still volatile and increasingly tied to the success of his jumper.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of jumper

Noun

These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.

— Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.

— Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022

Definition of housedress

Noun

Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025

Definition of shirtwaist

Noun

For her main ensemble, the Catwoman star wore head-to-toe black, including a strappy triangle bikini layered beneath a semi-sheer coverup that doubled as a minidress.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
For her legal ceremony look, The Traitors season 3 winner wore a sheer, white minidress by the Fanci Club, which featured a floral appliqué skirt and a turtleneck.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026