chambray
Definition
Noun: A lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric, typically with a colored warp and white filling threads, giving it a slightly mottled or heathered appearance.
Usage
Chambray is used as a non-count noun to refer to the fabric material itself. * She prefers shirts made from soft chambray for summer. * The dress is crafted from a light blue chambray.
Examples
- His work shirt was a durable, faded chambray.
- For a casual look, pair denim jeans with a chambray top.
- This chambray is softer and lighter than traditional denim.
Advanced Usage
- Used as a modifier: The term is frequently used adjectivally to describe garments or items made from this fabric.
- He wore a chambray shirt to the picnic.
- The designer's new collection features chambray dresses and jackets.
Variants and Related Words
- Denim (noun): A heavier, twill-woven cotton fabric, typically with a colored warp and white filling, used for jeans and workwear. While similar in construction (colored warp/white weft), denim is distinct from chambray in its weight and twill weave.
- Gingham (noun): A lightweight, plain-woven fabric, typically made from cotton, featuring a checked or striped pattern. Unlike chambray, gingham is yarn-dyed before weaving to create its pattern.
Synonyms
- Fabric, cloth, textile (these are general terms; chambray is a specific type).
Different Meanings
The word "chambray" has a single, specific meaning related to textiles and does not have other common definitions, idioms, or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
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