chambray
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chambray
1805–15, variant of cambric
Vocabulary lists containing chambray
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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 ● Feb. 19, 2023
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
I had my eye on a piece of soft blue chambray at Mr. Dye’s store for the sky and I’d been saving scraps of brown gingham for the prairie.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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