chambray

American

[sham-bray] / ˈʃæm breɪ /

noun

a fine cloth of cotton, silk, or linen, commonly of plain weave with a colored warp and white weft.

chambray British

/ ˈʃæmbreɪ /

noun

a smooth light fabric of cotton, linen, etc, with white weft and a coloured warp

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Etymology

Origin of chambray

1805–15, variant of cambric

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The Emporio Armani collection carried the carefree waft of summer, from light chambray tones to faded coral prints.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2022

Yes, you got a deep, dark chocolatey shmear across your favorite chambray shirt, but don't reach immediately for the bleach.

From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2021

Classic navy creates a moody backdrop, and a chambray or denim-inspired blue is a casual, timeless shade that can be paired with nearly anything.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2020

As waiters in chambray shirts ferried carafes of wine, Ms. Jones said she had worked to make the party more diverse.

From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2020

She pulls out a bolt of blue chambray.

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