chiffon
1 of 2noun
chif·fon shi-ˈfän 
ˈshi-ˌfän
ˈshi-ˌfän 1
: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2
: a sheer fabric especially of silk
chiffon
2 of 2adjective
1
: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
2
: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin
lemon chiffon pie
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Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 And of course, in the name of Hollywood glamour, a confection of chiffon and feathers took center stage too. Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, her accessible look used multiple colors of a chiffon-like fabric for a belted mini dress. Tess Garcia, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 If a movie was a warm hug wrapped in chiffon, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is it. Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 18 July 2022 The princess floated into the Royal Variety Performance in a white chiffon Bellville Sassoon gown with an off-the-shoulder sheer ruffle overlay and pastel paisley detail. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The physical dress — ivory silk chiffon, organza flowers and crystals — is currently displayed in the First Ladies exhibit at The National Museum of American History. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 19 July 2022 An off-the-shoulder chiffon gingham gown can be your plus-one to a summer wedding, along with a pair of platform heels. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2022 Dyer wore a Cinderella-esque blue chiffon gown with embellished straps while Heaton wore a sharp suit alongside her. Starr Bowenbank, ELLE, 29 May 2022 Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 It’s all chiffon and lace and has these amazing feathers on the sleeve. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022 Paltrow's last shot from the weekend shows Apple taking a bite of lemon chiffon cake at The Grill. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 The ethereally light chiffon cake is filled with guava, topped with guava frosting and drizzled with a guava glaze, the sweet and tartness of which tiptoe gently across the taste buds. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022 The star looked like a real-life princess in the Reem Acra dress that featured a sequined bodice flowing into a chiffon skirt. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 The starry-eyed singer wore a Valentino look to the 2022 Met Gala that featured a chiffon cape and crystals strewn throughout his signature curls. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 11 July 2022 There's also this chiffon cutout maxi dress that's under $100 and this pretty wrap dress with more than 1,700 five-star ratings. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022 Perfect for a romantic dinner or fun girlfriend getaway, this flirty chiffon number will keep you cool and comfortable. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022 See More
Noun
The presenter looks award-worthy in her yellow chiffon gown with plunging neckline, high slit and delicate beadwork, plus René Caovilla heels. Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 And of course, in the name of Hollywood glamour, a confection of chiffon and feathers took center stage too. Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, her accessible look used multiple colors of a chiffon-like fabric for a belted mini dress. Tess Garcia, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 If a movie was a warm hug wrapped in chiffon, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is it. Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 18 July 2022 The princess floated into the Royal Variety Performance in a white chiffon Bellville Sassoon gown with an off-the-shoulder sheer ruffle overlay and pastel paisley detail. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 The physical dress — ivory silk chiffon, organza flowers and crystals — is currently displayed in the First Ladies exhibit at The National Museum of American History. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 19 July 2022 An off-the-shoulder chiffon gingham gown can be your plus-one to a summer wedding, along with a pair of platform heels. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2022 Dyer wore a Cinderella-esque blue chiffon gown with embellished straps while Heaton wore a sharp suit alongside her. Starr Bowenbank, ELLE, 29 May 2022 Adjective
The princess glowed in a red chiffon evening gown with a purple one-shoulder stole while visiting Thailand in 1988. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 It’s all chiffon and lace and has these amazing feathers on the sleeve. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022 Paltrow's last shot from the weekend shows Apple taking a bite of lemon chiffon cake at The Grill. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 The ethereally light chiffon cake is filled with guava, topped with guava frosting and drizzled with a guava glaze, the sweet and tartness of which tiptoe gently across the taste buds. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022 The star looked like a real-life princess in the Reem Acra dress that featured a sequined bodice flowing into a chiffon skirt. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 The starry-eyed singer wore a Valentino look to the 2022 Met Gala that featured a chiffon cape and crystals strewn throughout his signature curls. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 11 July 2022 There's also this chiffon cutout maxi dress that's under $100 and this pretty wrap dress with more than 1,700 five-star ratings. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022 Perfect for a romantic dinner or fun girlfriend getaway, this flirty chiffon number will keep you cool and comfortable. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip chip
First Known Use
Noun
1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1
chiffon
adjective
as in creamy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- creamy
- satin
- slick
- delicate
- silken
- silky
- velvety
- fine
- satiny
- cottony
- downy
- ultrasoft
- silklike
- soft
- velvetlike
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coarse
- rough
- jagged
- lumpy
- scratchy
- harsh
- irregular
- bumpy
- jagged
- granular
- ragged
- pebbly
- broken
- rugged
- grainy
- roughened
- scraggy
- gritty