charmeuse

noun

char·​meuse (ˌ)shär-ˈmüz How to pronounce charmeuse (audio)
-ˈmüs,
-ˈmyüz,
-ˈmərz,
-ˈməz
: a fine semilustrous crepe in satin weave

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Per a press release, the custom pleated ivory charmeuse dress features a resille bustier embroidered with silver crystal bugle beads and embellished with pearls and silver crystal braids, pearls straps, pearls cabochons, pearls tassels and an ivory satin belt. Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year). Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024 Shop Skims Shop This Previous Skims Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress BUY $80.00 Skims Next 5 of 24 Saint Art Haley Dress Made of heavyweight charmeuse which works great for people who want more coverage than a thin slip, this dress is one of Fashion Director Irina Greshko's favorite slip dresses. Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 11 Apr. 2024 It's made with silky charmeuse fabric and is specifically designed to resist wrinkles. Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for charmeuse

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of charmeur charmer, from charmer to charm

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of charmeuse was in 1898

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“Charmeuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charmeuse. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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