chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā 
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
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Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt Cotton quilts typically have three layers; the two thin outer layers can wick away moisture and provide a cooling effect, which is why this chambray quilt is the perfect summer layer for your bed.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Instead of opting for darker denim, for example, Cyrus wore an airy pair of light-wash jeans with a matching chambray shirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Draper James has also worked with Keds on two low-top silhouettes in four different colorways, including magnolia flower print, navy gingham, eyelet and chambray in 2020.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
These chambray pants are a strong contender for my next trip.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Instead of opting for darker denim, for example, Cyrus wore an airy pair of light-wash jeans with a matching chambray shirt.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Draper James has also worked with Keds on two low-top silhouettes in four different colorways, including magnolia flower print, navy gingham, eyelet and chambray in 2020.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
These chambray pants are a strong contender for my next trip.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chambray
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chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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