Chantilly lace

noun

Chan·​til·​ly lace shan-ˈti-lē- How to pronounce Chantilly lace (audio)
: a delicate silk, linen, or synthetic lace having a 6-sided mesh ground and a floral or scrolled design

called also Chantilly

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This one has beads, too, along with rhinestones and Chantilly lace. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026 In the more modern era of the 1950s, Chantilly lace was a popular feature of wedding dresses. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 The dress, made of black Chantilly lace with satin straps and hand embroidery, ended up being the last gown Diana wore to a public function before her death. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown featuring 14 yards of Chantilly lace appliqués and hand-embroidered with pearls and diamanté stones. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Chantilly lace

Word History

Etymology

Chantilly, France

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chantilly lace was in 1821

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“Chantilly lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chantilly%20lace. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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