kimono
kimono Lexical Profile
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• noun
A traditional Japanese garment consisting of a long, loose robe with wide sleeves, typically tied at the waist with a broad sash called an obi.
"For the traditional tea ceremony, she wore a beautiful silk kimono decorated with intricate cherry blossom patterns."
A loose, robe-like piece of Western clothing inspired by the Japanese garment, often worn as a light jacket, beach cover-up, or dressing gown.
"She slipped into a floral kimono over her swimsuit before heading down to the resort pool."
Word Nuance & Usage
While originally referring strictly to the formal traditional Japanese garment, in Western fashion contexts, 'kimono' is frequently used to describe any loose, open-front, robe-like cover-up or dressing gown.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'kimono', literally meaning 'a thing to wear', derived from 'ki' (to wear, to put on) and 'mono' (thing).