chemise
noun
che·mise
| \ shə-ˈmēz
, sometimes -ˈmēs\
, sometimes -ˈmēs\
Definition of chemise
1
: a woman's one-piece undergarment
2
: a loose straight-hanging dress
Examples of chemise in a Sentence
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The moisture content of manzanita and chemise, two plants scientists regularly measure to gauge fire risk across California, is about 20 percent higher now in the Bay Area than average, Clements said. — Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, "Why California is having its mildest fire season in 20 years," 23 Aug. 2019 Canyons with upslope winds and standing fuel, such as dead trees, Manzanita, chemise, pines, high grass or brushy landscapes present the highest risk. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "With 147 million dead trees, Californians brace again for fire," 4 July 2019 As summer takes hold, the Manzanita, chemise and pines will dry, setting up tinderbox conditions in the forested corridor bridging Yosemite and Kings Canyon national parks. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "With 147 million dead trees, Californians brace again for fire," 4 July 2019 Bernhardt’s Marguerite draped herself in luxurious costumes, Duse’s wore a chemise. — Rachel Shteir, WSJ, "‘Playing to the Gods’ Review: Avatars of Female Anguish," 23 Aug. 2018 The handful of delicates worn before the festivities begin—silk robes, chemises, camis, and so forth—also fall into this category. — Glamour, "How to Shop for Bridal Lingerie That Feels Cool, Not Corny," 29 June 2018 In a drag-’em-out, bust-‘em-up battle for a parking spot between The Cheetah and a Zoobilation-goer in a cheetah-print chemise, who would win? — Sarah Bahr, Indianapolis Star, "Here's why you'll need luck (and patience) parking Downtown this weekend," 8 June 2018 After this beginning in silence, the piece becomes a collaboration with the singer-musician Gelsey Bell — who shares the stage, is similarly dressed (barefoot, leggings and chemise in matching brown) and is evidently a kindred spirit. — Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, "Review: Anna Sperber’s Mysteries Remain Intact," 22 Mar. 2018 One is a cute lace teddy with a matching short robe, and the other is a silky chemise with a long, matching robe. — Monique Judge, The Root, "For Grown Women Who Don’t Wear Lingerie but Decided to Buy Some Because Their Lover Is Into It," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chemise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for chemise
chemise
noun
English Language Learners Definition of chemise
: a piece of clothing that looks like a light, loose dress and that is worn by women as underwear or in bed
: a loose dress that hangs straight
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