chambray

American  

[sham-brey] / ˈʃæm breɪ /

noun

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

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chambray British  

/ ˈʃæmbreɪ /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

With sentimental piano music playing in the background, a TikTok slideshow begins with a photograph of a young Chung in a chambray prison shirt and jeans in a visiting room with his father.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

There were tapestry knits and elastic-waisted embroidered trousers, easy collarless jackets that harkened back to Japanese housecoats tied around the waist with rope belts and faded chambray denim dresses inset with flowers.

From New York Times

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

The company recently added new models made of chambray, after a retailer asked for lighter-weight versions for the summer.

From Washington Post