camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈka-mə-ˌsōl 

1

: a short negligee jacket for women

2

: a short sleeveless garment for women

Examples of camisole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In early November, Crawford shared an Instagram post showcasing a glowy, makeup-free look, natural hair, and a comfy yet stylish sleep camisole to promote her skincare line Meaningful Beauty. —Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Ugg Classic Women’s Double Bow Mini Bootie The Ugg bow boots were the most coveted shoe in the early aughts when they were commonly styled with a denim miniskirt and a cami (RIP layered camisoles). —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024

Unlike other office dresses, this versatile piece offers endless styling opportunities outside of the office to team with thigh-high boots for a night out or worn unbuttoned with a camisole and baggy jeans for brunch. —Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024

Rue Sophie believes in the power of minimalism, and their fall collection is full of silhouettes, slip dresses, blazers, wool coats, and silky camisoles. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "garment worn beneath a shirt or blouse," going back to Middle French, probably borrowed from Occitan camisola, from camisa "shirt" (going back to Late Latin camīsia) + -ola, diminutive suffix — more at chemise

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈkam-ə-ˌsōl 

: a long-sleeved straitjacket