plural camis
: camisole sense 2
Lacy camisoles are a fashion go-to. Not into the low-cut blouse look? A cami will cover your cleavage if you don't want the world to see it.Christopher Luu
often used before another noun
a cami top

Examples of cami in a Sentence

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This babydoll cami has all the free and understated charm of a summer dress, only in tanktop style. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2025 Phil Oh Watermelon Sugar High A precious pink cardigan, worn over a delicate lace cami like the one below from Róhe, balances out the skirt’s vivid print. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025 This oversized knit has a relaxed, cozy feel perfect for layering over a cami or tee on chillier nights. Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 The oversized fit is incredibly comfortable and looks cute with shorts and a cami, your favorite spring dresses, and more. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cami

Word History

Etymology

by shortening and merger with the suffix -ie

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cami was in 1976

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“Cami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cami. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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