kimono

noun

ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 

-nə

plural kimonos

1

: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese

2

: a loose dressing gown or jacket

kimonoed

kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nōd 

-nəd

adjective

Illustration of kimono

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Examples of kimono in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Highlights from the ever-changing collection include sharp-cut blazers lined with reclaimed silk kimonos by Isabeyli, boldly silhouetted tops and dresses by MMMDM, and tees with tongue-in-cheek slogans by Off-White-esque streetwear label Estudio Barcode. —Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2024

She can often be spotted wearing bright-colored kimonos. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024

The designs were majestic too—think long kimonos, body-con pieces, and turtle neck capes. —Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024

As expected from the brand, beds and towels are luxuriously plush, and cushy robes and in-room kimonos are de rigueur here. —Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, clothes, from ki wearing + mono thing

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

kimono

noun

ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-nō 

plural kimonos

1

: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese

2

: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women