chiffon

1 of 2

noun

chif·​fon shi-ˈfän  ˈshi-ˌfän 

1

: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress

2

: a sheer fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2

adjective

1

: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness

2

: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin

lemon chiffon pie

Examples of chiffon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Let this wrinkle-free, chiffon blouse do all the talking. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024

Diaphanous silk at Chloé, silk and organza at Dries Van Noten, chiffon maxidresses at Saint Laurent, and an abundance of ruffles at Valentino floated down the runway, paying homage to brand heritage in their own distinct way. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024

Adjective

Robbie's part-Versace look includes the same adorable polka-dot pink hat, chiffon scarf to hide a dress underneath and tulle skirt from the original doll, plus pink-and-white color-block shoes. —USA TODAY, 3 July 2023

The Crane Estate, as Bode is calling this collection, includes everything from a form-fitting and floor-length gown sparkled with emerald green sequins to a berry-print chiffon day dress, loose and light, from a summer picnic in the past. —Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, literally, rag, from chiffe old rag, alteration of Middle French chipe, from Middle English chip chip

First Known Use

Noun

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

chiffon

1 of 2 noun

chif·​fon shif-ˈän  ˈshif-ˌän 

: a very thin fabric especially of silk

chiffon

2 of 2 adjective

: having a light soft texture

a chiffon pie