kimono

[ kuh-moh-nuh, -noh ]

noun

, plural ki·mo·nos.

1. a loose, wide-sleeved robe, fastened at the waist with a wide sash, characteristic of Japanese costume.
2. a woman's loose dressing gown.

kimono

/ kɪˈməʊnəʊ /

noun

1. a loose sashed ankle-length garment with wide sleeves, worn in Japan
2. any garment copied from this

Derived Forms

• kiˈmonoed, adjective

Other Words From

• ki·monoed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of kimono¹

1885–90; < Japanese: clothing, garb, equivalent to ki wear + mono thing

Word History and Origins

Origin of kimono¹

C19: from Japanese: clothing, from kiru to wear + mono thing

Example Sentences

The nine-month shoot in Vancouver through 2022 required a costume department of 85 to 125 people who made about 2,300 costumes, rented 1,300 pieces and purchased many modern kimonos that could be altered.

From Los Angeles Times

It's clear that Sofia would have preferred not to serve food while wearing a kimono with chopsticks in her hair, while Captain's Mandarin-collared suit was hand-picked by Hammer.

From Salon

Layers of kimono are shed to reveal contemporary clothing.

From Seattle Times

Others commented that the kimono didn’t appear to hang correctly on her figure or accused her of “pushing Japanese contestants out.”

From New York Times

Elsewhere, the collection wove in playful elements like a fusion of traditional kimono techniques with the draped elegance found in classic Arab clothing.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bathrobe
• costume
• dress
• frock
• garment
• vestment