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chemise Synonyms
Another word for chemise
Choosing another word for chemise depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A loose-fitting, sleeveless undergarment or nightgown worn by women, hanging straight from the shoulders.
Usage Example
"The museum's textile collection includes an embroidered linen shift from the late eighteenth century."
Strong
shift
slip
camisole
smock
• noun (Context 2)
A woman's dress cut to hang straight from the shoulders without being fitted at the waist.
Usage Example
"In the 1920s and again in the 1950s, the unfitted shift became a popular silhouette in women's fashion."
Strong
shift
sack dress
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chemise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chemise