chiffon

1 of 2

noun

chif·​fon shi-ˈfän  ˈshi-ˌfän 

1

: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress

2

: a sheer fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2

adjective

1

: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness

2

: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin

lemon chiffon pie

Examples of chiffon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Her minimalist Robinson Valentine silk chiffon dress appeared again in 2007, when Camilla rewore it at the National Assembly of Wales. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 31 May 2026

Go-to brands for wedding guest dresses are embracing the more-is-more approach, offering standout styles that move well beyond the traditional chiffon gown or silk slipdress. —Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

Adjective

It’s made from a blend of polyester and viscose that results in a flowy, chiffon-style silhouette. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

While there was a bounty of romantic, floral, and flowing chiffon goddess gowns to behold at Elie Saab, there were also sexy separates that felt like a sophisticated departure for the brand. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip chip

First Known Use

Noun

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for chiffon

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• coupon

Kids Definition

chiffon

1 of 2 noun

chif·​fon shif-ˈän  ˈshif-ˌän 

: a very thin fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2 adjective

: having a light soft texture

a chiffon pie