charmeuse

American  

[shahr-mooz, -moos, shar-mœz] / ʃɑrˈmuz, -ˈmus, ʃarˈmœz /

noun

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

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Charmeuse British  

/ ʃarmøz, ʃɑːˈmuːz /

noun

1. a lightweight fabric with a satin-like finish

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Etymology

Origin of charmeuse

First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark

Example Sentences

Perhaps his crushed satin charmeuse blouse in cocoa would boost your mood and not bust your budget.

From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2019

Check out Julia Clancey’s Edith red-and-pink silk charmeuse oversized front-knotted turban.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2018

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

Besides zebra stripes and gold shot with cerise and purple, you think an emerald green charmeuse is really a perfect substitute for the plain black crêpe de chine you had in mind.

From Etiquette by Post, Emily