kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
| \ kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō
, -nə\
, -nə\
plural kimonos
Definition of kimono
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
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Other Words from kimono
kimonoed
\ kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nōd
, -nəd \
adjective
, -nəd \
adjective
Examples of kimono in a Sentence
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So costume designer Analucia McGorty repurposed a 1930s kimono, purchased at a thrift shop, into Pray Tell’s wide-legged, Asian-influenced suit, worn over a button-down and tie. — Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "How ‘Pose’ perfectly re-creates the queer ball culture of 1990 New York," 2 Aug. 2019 Traditional tailoring met flowiness in the gorgeous kimono-esque sportcoats at Dunhill in Paris. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The Men’s Trends You Might Actually Want to Wear in 2020," 28 June 2019 For teenage girls, animal prints, camo and kimonos are on-trend. — Mel Jimenez, Houston Chronicle, "Students can express individual style without breaking the dress code," 31 July 2019 There’s just something about a kimono that immediately elevates your look. — Samantha Gordon, USA TODAY, "The 22 best things to buy at the massive one-day Anthropologie sale," 19 July 2019 Shoppers can find akoya pearl rings at Miseki Jewelry, a variety of incense sticks at Kohshi Master of Scents and kimonos at Sakura Sakura. — Shwanika Narayan, SFChronicle.com, "The Japan Center Malls are doing well. Why is their future uncertain?," 30 June 2019 Fujikawa’s babies—red-haired, kimono-wearing, doll-wrangling, chamberpot-sitting, and otherwise—continue to roll around lovably in board books, distinctive and universal at once. — Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, "How Gyo Fujikawa Drew Freedom in Children’s Books," 21 June 2019 To complete the look, Cotillard wore a floor-sweeping Balmain denim kimono with distressed details on the sleeves and on the back. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Marion Cotillard Made Workout Shorts Feel Like Black Tie at Cannes," 22 May 2019 Some Japanese critics on social media said the name, which West trademarked, is an inappropriate take on centuries-old kimono clothing. — SFChronicle.com, "RealReal stock fades a bit; Kardashian backs off on Kimono," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kimono.' 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 kimono
kimono
noun
English Language Learners Definition of kimono
: a loose piece of clothing with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn on formal occasions in Japan
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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
| \ kə-ˈmō-nō
\
\
plural kimonos
Kids Definition of kimono
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by a Japanese person
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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