Meaning & use
a cami dress
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UK/ə ˈkæmi dres/
US/ə ˈkæmi dres/
Meaning
nouncountableinformal
A light dress with thin shoulder straps, like a camisole, often worn in summer.
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a cami dress' or 'cami dresses'.
Patterns
- wear a cami dress
- a cami dress in something
She bought a cami dress for the beach.
A cami dress looks cool and simple in hot weather.
He gave her a cami dress with a floral print.
Word forms
| plural | cami dresses |
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Common combinations
- wear a cami dress
- I'll wear a cami dress to the party.
- a cami dress with straps
- She chose a cami dress with thin straps.
- a summer cami dress
- A summer cami dress is perfect for the heat.
Synonyms and how they differ
- slip dress
- A slip dress is similar but usually has a straighter, more formal cut.
- camisole
- A camisole is a top, not a full dress, so it is shorter.
Word family
- cami noun
- Short for camisole, a light top with thin straps.
Commonly confused: a cami dress or camisole?
a cami dress vs camisole
A camisole is a top, while a cami dress is a whole dress.
Practice
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A cami dress is a light summer dress, so it fits the beach. The others either misuse the word or contradict its meaning.
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