chambray
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chambray
1805–15, variant of cambric
Vocabulary lists containing chambray
Example Sentences
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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
It said: “Letterpress freegan twee quinoa. Messenger bag chambray, next level hot chicken. Vinegar street art biodiesel before they sold out. Fashion axe beard salvia gastropub, unicorn trust fund readymade waistcoat.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2019
He wore an unbuttoned chambray shirt over a tight white T-shirt, AirPods on a belt harness, and metal and leather bracelets.
From New York Times • May 2, 2018
I fold up the three dresses I made, one of which, the blue chambray, I haven’t finished, plus my other dress from the Children’s Aid.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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