camisole
Americannoun
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camisoles
plural
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Also called cami. a short garment worn underneath a sheer bodice to conceal the underwear.
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a woman's negligee jacket.
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a sleeved jacket or jersey once worn by men.
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a straitjacket with long sleeves.
noun
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a woman's underbodice with shoulder straps, originally designed as a cover for a corset
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a woman's dressing jacket or short negligée
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(modifier) resembling a camisole (the underbodice), as in fitting snugly around the bust and having a straight neckline
a camisole slip
a camisole top
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of camisole
First recorded in 1810–20; from French, from Provençal camisola; equivalent to camis(a) (from Late Latin camīsa “shirt”; see chemise) + -ola noun suffix; see -ule
Example Sentences
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Wakeley says a well-cut camisole or strappy top can work when worn beneath a linen overshirt, lightweight jacket or tailored co-ord.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Another photo, which appears to be on an airplane, shows Clinton with a woman wearing a white camisole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
Maybe the spaghetti-strap camisole with the lace neckline?
From Washington Post ● Jan. 7, 2023
After the show, Ms. Roberson, the sunny M.C. dressed in orange bell bottoms and a black camisole, talked about the convention-challenging content of the Suffragettes’ songs compared with popular country music.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
In any case, I went into the water wearing a camisole, bra, and underwear.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
She explains that thicker straps are a safer option where the dress code is unclear and recommends satin camisoles as a more polished alternative to basic cotton vests.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
People started lining up outside appliance outlets and department stores, risking life and limb to get their sweaty hands on one of the limited-quantity, only-while-supplies-last TVs, power tools, personal computers or designer camisoles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Other focal points might include a selection of shoes or camisoles casually displayed on a tufted fabric bench, almost begging to be bought.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
The solution: camisoles, bodysuits and bustiers, all fashioned in dainty pointelle work, meticulously engineered stitchery providing the structure.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2015
My sisters and I left home wearing six pairs of underdrawers, two half-slips and camisoles; several dresses one on top of the other, with pedal pushers underneath; and outside of everything an all-weather coat.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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