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 new women’s collection included double-face fabrics, a linen, and a mohair and wool fabric, while the designs were inspired by Japanese kimonos, made on a jacquard loom. —Andrea Onate, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025

While entire spaces in bold colors are not traditional, Yoshida points to kimonos and historic Japanese screens as examples of color, pattern, and movement. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025

Gabba features the finish across nine styles including jeans, denim jackets, kimonos, bags and more. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025

This is a tale where gruesome deaths (from sepsis to car crashes) exist alongside running gags about Amanda Knox, wedding kimonos and a Saint Bernard named Ruby Hot Sauce. —Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 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