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chemise n

Chemise means a loose woman's undergarment or simple shift dress. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of chemise

  • a loose woman's undergarment or simple shift dress

Usage examples of chemise

She wore a light chemise beneath the formal gown.

The costume designer chose a white chemise for the historical scene.

For the summer ball, she wore a linen chemise beneath her embroidered gown.

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