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

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

The brand is a go-to for essentials from knitwear to leather goods and, yes, sleepwear—camisoles, sleep shirts, shorts, and pants are cut from organic Pima cotton for ultra-dreamy sleep. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024

Sparks fly, tears are shed, and absolutely epic early-2000s outfits (remember lacy camisoles with low-slung jeans?) are worn. —Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024

The camisole featured vines of dainty florals cascading across the fabric, which featured a nude underlining. —Julia Teti, WWD, 18 July 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