plural camis
: camisole sense 2
Lacy camisoles are a fashion go-to. Not into the low-cut blouse look? A cami will cover your cleavage if you don't want the world to see it.Christopher Luu
often used before another noun
a cami top

Examples of cami in a Sentence

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On top, consider a dainty spotted cami, puff-sleeve blouse, or colorful button-down shirt. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024 Made of a breathable and stretchy cotton-spandex blend, each cami comes with thin, adjustable elastic straps and a scoop neckline. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024 The Evelyn & Bobbie Seamless Smoothing Bra Cami combines the comfort of a cami with the support of a bra. Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 12 July 2024 Hitting right at the hip, the style can be worn buttoned up or layered over your favorite lace cami. Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cami 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening and merger with the suffix -ie

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cami was in 1976

Dictionary Entries Near cami

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“Cami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cami. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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