Definition

Noun: A soft, lightweight, plain-weave fabric, typically made from wool, cotton, or a blend, and often featuring a printed design. It is known for its drape and comfortable feel.

Usage

Challis is used primarily as a material for making clothing. It is a singular, countable noun when referring to a type or piece of this fabric. * She bought three meters of floral challis to make a summer dress. * The scarf was made of a soft, printed challis.

Examples

• The vintage dress was crafted from a delicate rayon challis.
• For her blouse, she preferred challis over stiffer fabrics like poplin.
• This challis has a beautiful paisley pattern.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The word "challis" can function attributively to describe other nouns, specifying the type of fabric.
  • She wore a challis skirt that flowed beautifully as she walked.
  • The store specializes in challis prints from the 1930s.

Variants and Related Words

• Challis (adjective form): Used to describe items made from this fabric.
  • A challis scarf; a challis blouse.
• Fabric, cloth, textile: General terms for materials, of which challis is a specific type.

Synonyms

• Lawn (a similar lightweight, plain-weave cotton fabric, but often crisper)
• Voile (a lightweight, semi-sheer fabric)
• Batiste (a fine, lightweight cloth, similar in weight but with a different weave or finish)

Antonyms

• Denim (a heavy, durable twill fabric)
• Canvas (a strong, heavy-duty plain-woven fabric)
• Tweed (a rough, heavyweight woolen fabric)

Noun

1. a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)