camisolenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkæm.ɪ.səʊl/us/ˈkæm.ɪ.soʊl/a light piece of women's underwear for the top half of the body, with thin straps that go over the shoulders
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Underwear
- basque
- bloomer
- bodice
- bodysuit
- boxer shorts
- falsies
- French knickers
- G-string
- girdle
- jock
- knickers
- string vest
- teddy
- thermal underwear
- thong
- training bra
- underclothes
- vest
- VPL
- Y-fronts
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Examples from literature
- Her sleeves were rolled up and her camisole was slipping down her shoulders.
- There were rings of diamonds on her fingers, too, and afterwards many fine gems were found sewn within a short vest or camisole of silk she wore under her nightdress.