charmeuse

[ shahr-mooz, -moos; French shar-mœz ]

noun

1. a soft, lightweight, drapable fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, having a semilustrous satin face and a dull back.

Charmeuse

/ ʃarmøz; ʃɑːˈmuːz /

noun

1. a lightweight fabric with a satin-like finish

Word History and Origins

Origin of charmeuse¹

First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

As her website boasts, the collection features “silk charmeuse, chiffon, and stretch wovens.”

From The Daily Beast

She strolled back to the house and joined Lydia who was looking radiantly beautiful in a new dress of silver grey charmeuse.

From Project Gutenberg

I believe our charmeuse, ninons and crêpe-de-Chines to be unrivalled in town, Sir.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir Richmond produced the Michelin maps which he had taken out of the pockets of the little Charmeuse.

From Project Gutenberg

Suddenly her features resumed their usual expression—nay, more, it was the face of the grande charmeuse.

From Project Gutenberg

But in its effect on the shopper's nerves, charmeuse is even worse than ponge.

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