chemise

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Covering up her sheer chemise with Doc’s pajama top — “Silk, of course, being Doc Scantlin” — she sang a song popularized by Shirley Horn, “Where Do You Start?”

From Washington Post

In one scene, for instance, Daphne Bridgerton's back is cut and bruised from her too-tight corset, but Regency women would have worn a chemise — a linen undergarment — against their skin to prevent this from happening.

From Salon

The model recently took to Instagram where she rocked a black satin and lace chemise highlighting her coveted curves.

From Fox News

It’s a world of corsets, stays and chemises.

From New York Times

I don’t know your favorite costume, but the embroidered salmon chemise was delectable.

From Los Angeles Times