charmeuse
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of charmeuse
First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark
Example Sentences
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There’s an 11th-century gilded cross that appears to inspire a spectacular Versace evening gown of gold metal mesh, glass crystals and silk charmeuse.
From Washington Times • May 7, 2018
A capsule of floor-grazing, fluid charmeuse slip gowns and separates with understated tie-dye insets marked the brand’s first foray into red carpet dressing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2017
The pièce de résistance was a group of silk charmeuse gowns featuring artwork from “Star Wars” — images of R2-D2, Luke Skywalker and Yoda.
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2016
Luckily he wasn’t there to dance, but to sing his new single “Sweeter,” as his former partner Karina Smirnoff did her best interpretative dance wearing what looked like Prince’s entire ration of purple charmeuse.
From Time • May 2, 2012
It can be made up in any shade, in any material—silk, lace, crepe de Chine, charmeuse, taffeta.
From Emma McChesney and Co. by Ferber, Edna
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