camisole
Also called cam·i [kam-ee] /ˈkæm i/ . a short garment worn underneath a sheer bodice to conceal the underwear.
a woman's negligee jacket.
a sleeved jacket or jersey once worn by men.
a straitjacket with long sleeves.
Origin of camisole
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How to use camisole in a sentence
After the group returned to their hotel, Davis changed from a sweatshirt into a blouse, with a camisole underneath.
Former lobbyist accuses Rep. Tom Reed, a potential Cuomo challenger, of sexual misconduct | Beth Reinhard | March 19, 2021 | Washington PostOne night, the summer they were all 15, Cady went swimming alone, wearing nothing but a camisole, bra and underwear.
'We Were Liars': Teens Confront Their Beautiful, Rich Family's Dark Secrets | Samantha Levine | August 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe wore a silk camisole underneath and a single strand of tiny pearls.
Her pretty foot has pressed this piece of rubber; it can be conveniently sewed to the camisole and worn next the heart.
Judy of York Hill | Ethel Hume Patterson BennettThe corpse was clothed in a camisole of white satin, and covered with a crimson mantle of the same material.
Burgundy: The Splendid Duchy | Percy Allen
This name is said to have been given them because of the common blouse or camisole which they wore—their only uniform.
The Huguenots in France | Samuel Smiles.Then she slipped off her petticoat and camisole, and put on the muslin wrapper.
Poor Folk in Spain | Jan GordonAnd as to the camisole and jupon, I am not quite sure about them either.
Shirley | Charlotte Bront
British Dictionary definitions for camisole
/ (ˈkæmɪˌsəʊl) /
a woman's underbodice with shoulder straps, originally designed as a cover for a corset
a woman's dressing jacket or short negligée
(modifier) resembling a camisole (the underbodice), as in fitting snugly around the bust and having a straight neckline: a camisole slip; a camisole top
Origin of camisole
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