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: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
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: a sheer fabric especially of silk
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: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
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: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin
lemon chiffon pie
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Chappell Roan, who was crowned the best new artist at the 2025 Grammys, rocked a sheer, deep burgundy gown with a dramatically plunging neckline, layered with a flowing chiffon cape and trailing train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For extra insurance, Glasser and her team, makeup artists Malina Stearns and Chelsea Delfino, used Telesis glue, an extra-strong medical-grade prosthetic adhesive that can hold up against far heavier materials than nipple rings and a light-as-air chiffon dress.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Chappell Roan, who was crowned the best new artist at the 2025 Grammys, rocked a sheer, deep burgundy gown with a dramatically plunging neckline, layered with a flowing chiffon cape and trailing train.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The third category was the extension of quiet luxury and included a teddy bouclé jacket, a leopard print bomber, Fair Isle sweaters and tonal chiffon polka-dot blouses.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Chiffon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiffon. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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