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chiffon Definition

chif·fon (s̸hi fän′; also, s̸hif′än′)

noun

  1. a sheer, lightweight fabric of silk, nylon, etc.
  2. ribbons, laces, etc. used as accessories to a woman's dress

Etymology: Fr, dim. of chiffe, a rag, piece of cloth < ? Ar šiff, light garment

adjective

  1. made of chiffon
  2. Cooking made light and porous as by the addition of stiffly beaten egg whites lemon chiffon pie

chiffon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • float: The fabric This season, floating chiffon is in and according to Rhodes, we should make the most of it.

Adjective modifier

  • black: A gorgeous vintage 50's cocktail dress in black acetate, overlaid with sheer black crepe chiffon.
  • pink: Granny made her outfit from pink spotted chiffon and net over a white bodice.
  • sheer: A gorgeous vintage 50's cocktail dress in black acetate, overlaid with sheer black crepe chiffon.
  • white: The most delightful came in white chiffon; it had all the delicacy of a wispy cloud.
  • delicate: Smart tailoring with a masculine edge is softened by the addition of blouses or tops in slippery silks or delicate chiffons.
  • soft: His " duo " concept carried through to evening wear, as layers of soft chiffon softened the line of body-hugging lace sheaths.

Modifies a noun

  • scarf: My breath was a chiffon scarf for an elegant ghost.
  • dress: Thomas's flowing chiffon dresses from the 1970s reflect the relaxed style of the decade.
  • top: Delicate blouses and chiffon tops under admiral style jackets and other military garb ( IMPORTANT NOTE: no camouflage, please!
  • blouse: Elegant daywear includes slouchy wide leg trousers, cropped jackets and chiffon blouses.
  • skirt: For his first day as a girl he chose to wear a cerise pink chiffon skirt which his mother describes as ' hideous ' .
  • ribbon: Albums are decorated with a chiffon ribbon; please indicate your chosen ribbon color at time of booking.

Noun used with modifier

  • silk: Outer layer is a silk chiffon, lining is a fine silk satin.
  • crepe: A gorgeous vintage 50's cocktail dress in black acetate, overlaid with sheer black crepe chiffon.
  • ivory: The bride wore a two-piece ivory chiffon, long-sleeved lace dress with pleated skirt and had a matching ribbon in her hair.
  • print: Soft and subtle leopard print chiffons were teamed with shearlings.