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

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

Driven by a fascination with the traditional Japanese kimono, the brand explores the creative possibilities of upcycling kimonos into modern Western-style clothing. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

His inspirations for that season at the former house were, by turns, ’30s silhouettes, antique kimonos, and the undead, which translated into a series of obi jackets, crucifix necklaces, and lace-up sandals on the runway. —Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 21 Sep. 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