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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō 
-nə
plural kimonos
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
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Community members, many dressed for the occasion in kimonos and other Japanese attire, gathered to enjoy games, music, performances, and a sampling of Japanese food, beer and sake.
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Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Explore boutiques like Amor & Rosas, known for kimonos embroidered by Chiapas collectives, and María Belen, offering handcrafted silver jewelry.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.
—Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Explore boutiques like Amor & Rosas, known for kimonos embroidered by Chiapas collectives, and María Belen, offering handcrafted silver jewelry.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kimono
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kimono
noun
ki·mo·no
kə-ˈmō-nō
plural kimonos
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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