kimono
noun
a loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume.
kimonos
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pluralof kimono.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These works reveal the evolution of Noguchi’s designs for furniture, kimonos, theatrical productions, plazas, gardens and his unrealized “Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
They won’t let her wear all her fabulous flowy dresses and kimonos in the hospital, which is a loss.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2025
It boasts stunningly colored kimonos designed by Franca Squarciapino, seductive lighting adapted for L.A. by Pablo Santiago and lyrically elegant conducting by music director James Conlon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
She had brought along her pottery, her silver, heirlooms like the kimonos Granny had brought from Japan, tea sets, lacquered tables, and one fine old set of china, blue and white porcelain, almost translucent.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
