chambray
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chambray
1805–15, variant of cambric
Vocabulary lists containing chambray
Example Sentences
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Gregg — dark glasses, silver-blond hair, dark chambray shirt, rolled-up sleeves — chats with William Gilly, professor of oceans at the Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 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
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
I stood beside her as she traced patterns in chalk on chambray and calico, and I learned to make the wide simple chain stitches to guide the emerging shape of the garment.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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