Chemise
noun
A loose dress or undergarment worn by women.
She wore a delicate silk chemise under her dress.
Often appears as...
- silk chemise
- lace chemise
noun
A straight, waistless dress of the 1960s.
She chose a vintage chemise from the thrift shop for the party.
Often appears as...
- vintage chemise
- cotton chemise
noun
In historical contexts, a kind of shirt or smock worn by men.
The peasant's chemise was coarse and simple.
Often appears as...
- linen chemise
- coarse chemise
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A loose dress or undergarment worn by women.
She wore a delicate silk chemise under her dress.
Often appears as...
- silk chemise
- lace chemise
noun
A straight, waistless dress of the 1960s.
She chose a vintage chemise from the thrift shop for the party.
Often appears as...
- vintage chemise
- cotton chemise
noun
In historical contexts, a kind of shirt or smock worn by men.
The peasant's chemise was coarse and simple.
Often appears as...
- linen chemise
- coarse chemise
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Undergarment
It's worn under clothes, often for sleep or comfort.
She packed a chemise for her overnight stay.
Pro Tip 2/3Feminine Clothing
It is commonly associated with women's fashion.
Her chemise was adorned with delicate lace detailing.
Pro Tip 3/3Light Fabric
It's often made from light, airy fabrics like silk.
The breeze made her silk chemise flutter as she walked.
Pro Tip 1/3Undergarment
It's worn under clothes, often for sleep or comfort.
She packed a chemise for her overnight stay.
Pro Tip 2/3Feminine Clothing
It is commonly associated with women's fashion.
Her chemise was adorned with delicate lace detailing.
Pro Tip 3/3Light Fabric
It's often made from light, airy fabrics like silk.
The breeze made her silk chemise flutter as she walked.
Pro Tip 1/3Undergarment
It's worn under clothes, often for sleep or comfort.
She packed a chemise for her overnight stay.
Pro Tip 2/3Feminine Clothing
It is commonly associated with women's fashion.
Her chemise was adorned with delicate lace detailing.
Pro Tip 3/3Light Fabric
It's often made from light, airy fabrics like silk.
The breeze made her silk chemise flutter as she walked.
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Quote examples
Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
Natalie Portman's approach to acting demands that she wears her heart on her sleeve so explicitly, the heart becomes the whole garment - a crimson chemise with streaks of blue veins running across it.
Quote examples
Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
Natalie Portman's approach to acting demands that she wears her heart on her sleeve so explicitly, the heart becomes the whole garment - a crimson chemise with streaks of blue veins running across it.
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