chambray
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chambray
1805–15, variant of cambric
Vocabulary lists containing chambray
Example Sentences
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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
The company recently added new models made of chambray, after a retailer asked for lighter-weight versions for the summer.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 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
Nan walked behind me mumbling something about neighbors as the camera zoomed in on Arletta wearing a chambray denim shirtdress and sitting at a worn oak table.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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