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Definition of camisole

camisole

/ˈkæm.ɪ.soʊl/
cam · i · sole
Plural:camisoles
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camisole Lexical Profile

camisole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A loose-fitting, sleeveless undergarment or light top with narrow shoulder straps, worn by women over the upper body.

Example

"She wore a silk camisole underneath her sheer blouse for extra coverage."

2

A short, loose jacket or dressing gown historically worn by women while having their hair dressed or as casual indoor attire.

Example

"In the nineteenth-century portrait, the lady sits at her vanity draped in an embroidered linen camisole."

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• Nearby Words

cameroonian
camgirl
cami
camisole
camo
camouflage
camp

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French camisole, from Italian camiciola or Old Occitan camisola, diminutive of Late Latin camisia ('shirt' or 'nightgown').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Camisole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/camisole
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