kimono
Noun: 1. A traditional Japanese garment: A long, wide-sleeved robe, typically made of silk or cotton, that is wrapped around the body and secured with a sash called an obi. 2. A loose robe imitating the Japanese style: Any loose, wide-sleeved robe, often worn as a dressing gown or bathrobe, that is inspired by the traditional Japanese garment.
- She wore a beautiful silk kimono for the tea ceremony.
- In the evening, he changed into a comfortable cotton kimono.
- The museum has an exhibition of antique Japanese kimonos.
- "In kimono": Dressed in a kimono.
- The geisha was in full, formal kimono.
- Used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe style or items related to the garment.
- She admired the intricate kimono fabric.
- The kimono sleeve is a distinctive feature.
- Kimonoed (adj.): Describes someone wearing a kimono.
- The kimonoed figures in the painting looked serene.
- Yukata (n.): A specific type of informal, cotton summer kimono, often worn at festivals or in ryokan (Japanese inns). This is a related Japanese garment, not a variant of the English word "kimono".
- Obi (n.): The wide sash or belt used to tie a kimono.
- Robe
- Gown
- Garment
- Kimono sleeve: A style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice of a garment, creating a wide, flowing armhole. This is a term from Western fashion design inspired by the kimono's construction.
- The dress featured elegant kimono sleeves.
(There are no common English idioms that use the word "kimono" directly. Its idiomatic use is primarily in the business/finance phrase below.) * "Open the kimono" (Business/Finance slang): To reveal confidential information, especially financial details, during a negotiation or due diligence process. This is a metaphorical and potentially culturally insensitive usage. * The company had to open the kimono for the potential investors.
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a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
