camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈka-mə-ˌsōl How to pronounce camisole (audio)
1
: a short negligee jacket for women
2
: a short sleeveless garment for women

Examples of camisole in a Sentence

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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 For the evening, Bertinelli wore a black pant and silky camisole set teamed with a sheer cropped jacket with embroidery. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 Though the brand used different fabrications, the opening look for that show was similarly a camisole and maxi-skirt featuring an oversized floppy bow. Mikelle Street, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Prices range from $485 for a simple charmeuse camisole and go up to $2,800 for the parachute dress. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for camisole

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of camisole was in 1802

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“Camisole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camisole. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

camisole

noun
cam·​i·​sole ˈkam-ə-ˌsōl How to pronounce camisole (audio)
: a long-sleeved straitjacket
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