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

Load up your Cortez acquisition with shoe charms like chains, clips, or even a chiffon lace substitution as a nod to the ballerina trend. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025

The first is Moore’s Michaela, who wears flowing chiffon dresses from Chloé, cream silk sets, Fred Leighton jewelry, and other stealth-wealth hallmarks typical of the uber-rich. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025

Adjective

Mango chiffon dress $140 MANGO With a flattering V-neckline, ruched detailing, and delicate ruffles, this dress exudes romance. —Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025

The more feminine look has been also expressed by full leather or full knitwear sets paired with lace or chiffon dresses or tops. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025

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