Definitions for chiffon

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chiffon chif·fon

Spelling: [shi-fon, shif-on]

IPA: /ʃɪˈfɒn, ˈʃɪf ɒn/

Chiffon is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in chiffon (cffhino).

Definitions for chiffon

noun

1. a sheer fabric of silk, nylon, or rayon in plain weave.
2. any women's dress ornament, as ribbon or lace.

adjective

1. (of dresses, scarves, etc.) resembling or made of chiffon.
2. (in cooking) having a light, frothy texture, as certain pies and cakes containing beaten egg whites.

Origin of chiffon

1755-65; French, equivalent to chiffe rag (Arabic shiff sheer fabric) + -on noun suffix

Examples for chiffon

She would wear the chiffon, another chiffon, altogether glorious.

Sparkle winked under layers of chiffon and fur, and peaked out from under the hem of a cape.

The dress is a classic, with its soft, lavender hue, chiffon fabric, and minimalist shape.

At first she proceeded circumspectly, with an eye to the chiffon.

As her website boasts, the collection features “silk charmeuse, chiffon, and stretch wovens.”

Her flowing dusty-rose gown seemed to envelop her—like a chiffon pup tent held up with silver sequins.

Crêpe yarn is used in making crêpe, chiffon, and for other purposes.

Another "dressed in grey satin and chiffon" sang charmingly.

The acrobat was twirling during her performance, suspended by a chiffon scarf.

They were working up the judges into a state of excitement for this chiffon court-martial.