Kimono
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kimono is a noun meaning A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
Meaning
A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
More Meanings
- A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
- (regional) A bathrobe or dressing gown.
Example Sentences
Presenting 84 kimonos dating as far back as the 1660s, the show traces how the kimono became a truly global garment worn, sold, riffed on and reinvented by artisans, designers and fashion-lovers around the world.
Word Forms
- kimonos
- kimona
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include robe, under-kimono, shozoku, underkimono, yukata, hakama.
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