Meaning & use
camisoles
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“camisoles” is a form of “camisole”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
Plural of camisole, light sleeveless tops with thin straps that are worn as underwear or on their own.
Grammar: Plural of camisole: the camisoles are on sale.
Patterns
- wear camisoles under something
- camisoles made of something
The shop sells silk camisoles in several colors.
She wore camisoles under her sheer blouses.
Lace camisoles are popular for summer.
Word forms
| singular | camisole |
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Common combinations
- silk camisoles
- The silk camisoles were very soft.
- lace camisoles
- Lace camisoles were in the window display.
- cotton camisoles
- Cotton camisoles are comfortable in hot weather.
- wear camisoles under
- Many people wear camisoles under jackets.
- satin camisoles
- She chose satin camisoles for the gift.
Synonyms and how they differ
- camis
- Camis is the casual short form of camisoles and is used in everyday speech and shopping.
- slips
- Slips are longer undergarments that reach the knees, while camisoles stop at the waist or hips.
- tank tops
- Tank tops have wider straps and thicker fabric, but camisoles are thinner and often more delicate.
- vests
- In British English vests are plain undershirts, and camisoles are lighter with thin straps.
Word family
Commonly confused: camisoles or camisoles vs cameo?
camisoles vs camisoles vs cameo
A cameo is a small carved piece of jewelry or a short film appearance, and it has no connection with clothes.
Practice
The shop's window was full of silk ___ in pastel colors.
Choose one answer.
Camisoles are light garments made from fabrics like silk. Gloves, helmets and umbrellas do not fit the clothing idea of thin-strapped tops.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “camisoles”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.