charmeuse
noun
a soft, lightweight, drapable fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, having a semilustrous satin face and a dull back.
charmeuse
American
[shahr-mooz, -moos, sha r -mœz]
/ ʃɑrˈmuz, -ˈmus, ʃarˈmœz /
noun
Charmeuse
British
/ ʃarmøz, ʃɑːˈmuːz /
noun
Etymology
Origin of charmeuse
First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark
Example Sentences
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Perhaps his crushed satin charmeuse blouse in cocoa would boost your mood and not bust your budget.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 13, 2019
A capsule of floor-grazing, fluid charmeuse slip gowns and separates with understated tie-dye insets marked the brand’s first foray into red carpet dressing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2017
The pièce de résistance was a group of silk charmeuse gowns featuring artwork from “Star Wars” — images of R2-D2, Luke Skywalker and Yoda.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2016
Luckily he wasn’t there to dance, but to sing his new single “Sweeter,” as his former partner Karina Smirnoff did her best interpretative dance wearing what looked like Prince’s entire ration of purple charmeuse.
From Time ● May 2, 2012
"Had it better be a black suit?" asked Mrs. De Guenther doubtfully, as the tall lady in floppy charmeuse hovered haughtily about them, expecting orders.
From The Rose-Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer
The little Charmeuse was towed to hospital and the two psychiatrists took up their quarters at the Radiant Hotel with its pleasant lawns and graceful landing stage at the bend towards the bridge.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
For half an hour after the departure of the little Charmeuse car with Sir Richmond and Dr. Martineau, the brass Mercury lay unheeded in the dusty roadside grass.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Sir Richmond produced the Michelin maps which he had taken out of the pockets of the little Charmeuse.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
The doctor was still saying these words when a violent and ultimately disastrous struggle began between Sir Richmond and the little Charmeuse car.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
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