Chiffon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɪˈfɑn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chiffon is a noun meaning Any purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.
Meaning
Any purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.
More Meanings
- A lightweight, balanced plain-woven sheer fabric, or gauze, like gossamer, woven of alternate S- and Z-twist crepe (high-twist) yarns made of silk, polyester, or cotton.
Example Sentences
Her dresses are made from these marvelous chiffons.
Word Forms
- chiffons
Synonyms for chiffon
Depending on context, synonyms include light, thin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thin, light, voile, taffeta, aeolian, tissue.
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