chambray
noun
cham·bray ˈsham-ˌbrā 
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Cut two pieces of chambray fabric that measure 25 x 28 inches. 
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Everyone needs a classic button-down shirt for meetings, virtual or otherwise, and this blue chambray one from Bonobos is a perfect fit. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 10 June 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Choose from navy pinstripe, a teal chambray, or a hot pink weave. Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 See More
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Everyone needs a classic button-down shirt for meetings, virtual or otherwise, and this blue chambray one from Bonobos is a perfect fit. Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 10 June 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Choose from navy pinstripe, a teal chambray, or a hot pink weave. Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Eikei’s stonewashed 100% cotton chambray duvet set has won over fans with its linen-like fabric, dusky colorways, and economical price (duvet cover and pillow shams for less than $100!). Cara Lynn Shultz, Forbes, 21 June 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
irregular from Cambrai, France
First Known Use
1787, in the meaning defined above