Chiffon

Word CHIFFON
Character 7
Hyphenation chif fon
Pronunciations /ʃɪˈfɑn/

Definitions and meanings of "Chiffon"

What do we mean by chiffon?

A plain-woven fabric of sheer silk, cotton, or rayon. noun

Ornamental accessories, such as ribbons or laces, for women's clothing. noun

Of, relating to, or resembling the fabric chiffon. adjective

Made light and fluffy by the addition of beaten egg whites or gelatin. adjective

A thin gauze. noun

A bit of feminine finery; something used by women purely for adornment. noun

A thin gauze. noun

Any merely ornamental adjunct of a woman's dress, as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc. noun

A kind of soft gauzy material used for ruches, trimmings, etc. noun

A sheer silk or rayon fabric noun

A sheer fabric of silk or rayon noun

A sheer silk or rayon fabric.

Any purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Chiffon

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The word "chiffon" in example sentences

This pumpkin chiffon cake is one of my favorite alternatives to pumpkin pie. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Pumpkin chiffon sounds divine — and I agree, doesn’t sound like it needs anything on top, just a cup of coffee to go with it ❋ Unknown (2008)

As it happened, the chiffon was my lady's chemise! ❋ Emily Burbank (N/A)

They can be made of cotton velvet, or any kind of chiffon or silky material, in the same simple way as the fringed muslin curtains. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Draped, sensual materials, such as chiffon or lightweight jersey, are a main detail, says Ms. Chang. ❋ Eustacia Huen (2008)

If the sun or misfortune has been unkind since age alone these days is not sufficient reason for damaged skin, then it's sometimes not a bad idea to have a sheer or semi-sheer bodice up to the neck, such as chiffon or lace, but I for one don't believe that age alone is sufficient reason to not wear it. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Another pretty style which we seldom meet with was some part of the picture covered with the almost obsolete "ærophane," a kind of chiffon or crape which was much in request even up to fifty years ago. ❋ Emily Leigh Lowes (N/A)

"You know I always was a queer little beast," said this letter, after a few pages in which such words as "chiffon," "corsage," "lingerie," ❋ Herbert Quick (1893)

It can be made from any wedding gown fabrics such as chiffon, shantung or satin and may be embellished with laces and beading. ❋ Amandas (2010)

Avoid clinging fabrics such as chiffon and tight clothes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Hebrew Wikipedia article for שיפון says that it is pronounced shipon to distinguish it from the fabric "chiffon". ❋ Unknown (2010)

At the show Kaley Cuoco will announce a nationwide fashion design competition challenging new and established designers to create two dynamic womenswear looks made from fabrics that include plastic-based fibers such as chiffon, rayon, nylon and more. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A formal daytime wedding would call for a dressy fabric such as chiffon, lace, or taffeta in knee, mid-calf, or floor length.

Her product assortment includes fabrics such as chiffon, silk, etc. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As though there's some kind of chiffon crisis in Queens and the city may implode if they don't get there right away. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This year, she said, clients favoured modern-style baju kurung in sheer material such as chiffon and organza.

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