camisole

noun

cam·​i·​sole ˈka-mə-ˌsōl How to pronounce camisole (audio)
1
: a short negligee jacket for women
2
: a short sleeveless garment for women

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The second look channeled her inner angel, featuring a silky camisole, a short set and massive quilted wings. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 The Smoothie Sneak jeans from the brand Mother, to be exact) and a simple, ribbed camisole in gray. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 Criusia 12-Pack Clothes Drawer Organizer Organize your wardrobe drawers once and for all with this handy drawer divider that can hold everything—socks, underwear, bras, t-shirts, camisoles, accessories, scarves, belts, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Its crochet top looks effortlessly chic when worn over a simple camisole (or even a bathing suit if you’re headed to a tropical location), and the wide-leg sweatpants may quickly become your new favorite piece for striking the balance between comfort and style. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for camisole

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "garment worn beneath a shirt or blouse," going back to Middle French, probably borrowed from Occitan camisola, from camisa "shirt" (going back to Late Latin camīsia) + -ola, diminutive suffix — more at chemise

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of camisole was in 1802

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“Camisole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camisole. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

camisole

noun
cam·​i·​sole ˈkam-ə-ˌsōl How to pronounce camisole (audio)
: a long-sleeved straitjacket
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