Chantilly lace

noun

Chan·​til·​ly lace shan-ˈti-lē- How to pronounce Chantilly lace (audio)
: a delicate silk, linen, or synthetic lace having a 6-sided mesh ground and a floral or scrolled design

called also Chantilly

Examples of Chantilly lace in a Sentence

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In November 2022, President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, Naomi Biden, tied the knot with Peter Neal at the White House in a Chantilly lace Ralph Lauren wedding gown that was directly inspired by the late princess. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 French Chantilly lace forms the body of the bra and the briefs along with silk trims—delicate on the knicker, and more statement and curved on the bra. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 The designer opted to create a crepe satin and French Chantilly lace gown, which took six months and four seamstresses to make. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023 Hashian wore an open-back Chantilly lace gown by Mira Zwillinger for the intimate beachside ceremony. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023 Hannigan wore a slim-fitting Badgley Mischka satin gown made of Chantilly lace with delicate cap sleeves and left her hair long and loose under her veil. Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023 The gorgeous Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown featured French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023 The Oscar-winning performer donned a hat to match her floor-length Chantilly lace gown. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2023 The dress was covered in several layers of tulle, as well as hand-appliquéd Chantilly lace. Caitlyn Hitt, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

Chantilly, France

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chantilly lace was in 1821

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“Chantilly lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chantilly%20lace. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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