1
: an ornamental addition (such as a knot of ribbons) to a woman's dress
2
: a sheer fabric especially of silk
1
: resembling chiffon in sheerness or softness
2
: having a light delicate texture achieved usually by adding whipped egg whites or whipped gelatin
lemon chiffon pie
Examples of chiffon in a Sentence
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The auction house also sold other Titanic props, including the ship’s helm wheel, Rose’s chiffon dress and a large brass engine order telegraph.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
There were several other pieces of Titanic history on the auction block as well, including Rose’s white chiffon dress ($118,750), the ship’s helm wheel ($200,000), and the brass engine order telegraph ($81,250).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Several other pieces from Titanic were also part of the auction, from the ship's helm wheel to Rose's white, pink, and lavender chiffon dress.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2024
The lightweight chiffon and long sleeves take you effortlessly from day to night, even when the weather’s still a bit chilly.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
The combination of the crepe bodice and chiffon skirt makes this monochromatic dress feel more special for a cocktail attire wedding, and the scalloped lace hem is the perfect finishing touch.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Silk chiffon skirt with bow tie neck; silk satin and tulle stretch triangle bra with lace details, both Dolce & Gabbana.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
My mother wore her best black chiffon and Delman pumps from Bergdorf Goodman.
—Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
The Crane Estate, as Bode is calling this collection, includes everything from a form-fitting and floor-length gown sparkled with emerald green sequins to a berry-print chiffon day dress, loose and light, from a summer picnic in the past.
—Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2023
Anyone shopping for their work wardrobe should check out this loose-fitting chiffon blouse that's made from a lightweight material.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022
Her pieces had this aquatic nature with chiffon, moiré and beautiful printing.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022
On November 12, Middleton joined Prince William at Royal Albert Hall in London for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance wearing a Self-Portrait chiffon blazer dress with a red poppy pin to honor fallen military members.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2022
In June 1994, Diana stepped out for a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in London wearing a fitted, black, off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022
Dessert was an orange chiffon cake with roasted pears with citrus sauce and crème fraiche ice cream.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022
Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
Noun
Meghan wore a silk chiffon white shirt dress with a cascading floral pattern, which fan blogs identified as an Oscar de la Renta ensemble that was already in her closet.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The auction house also sold other Titanic props, including the ship’s helm wheel, Rose’s chiffon dress and a large brass engine order telegraph.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
There were several other pieces of Titanic history on the auction block as well, including Rose’s white chiffon dress ($118,750), the ship’s helm wheel ($200,000), and the brass engine order telegraph ($81,250).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Several other pieces from Titanic were also part of the auction, from the ship's helm wheel to Rose's white, pink, and lavender chiffon dress.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2024
The lightweight chiffon and long sleeves take you effortlessly from day to night, even when the weather’s still a bit chilly.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
The combination of the crepe bodice and chiffon skirt makes this monochromatic dress feel more special for a cocktail attire wedding, and the scalloped lace hem is the perfect finishing touch.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Silk chiffon skirt with bow tie neck; silk satin and tulle stretch triangle bra with lace details, both Dolce & Gabbana.
—Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
My mother wore her best black chiffon and Delman pumps from Bergdorf Goodman.
—Reggie Nadelson, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Robbie's part-Versace look includes the same adorable polka-dot pink hat, chiffon scarf to hide a dress underneath and tulle skirt from the original doll, plus pink-and-white color-block shoes.
—USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
The Crane Estate, as Bode is calling this collection, includes everything from a form-fitting and floor-length gown sparkled with emerald green sequins to a berry-print chiffon day dress, loose and light, from a summer picnic in the past.
—Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2023
Anyone shopping for their work wardrobe should check out this loose-fitting chiffon blouse that's made from a lightweight material.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2022
Her pieces had this aquatic nature with chiffon, moiré and beautiful printing.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022
On November 12, Middleton joined Prince William at Royal Albert Hall in London for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance wearing a Self-Portrait chiffon blazer dress with a red poppy pin to honor fallen military members.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2022
In June 1994, Diana stepped out for a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in London wearing a fitted, black, off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022
Dessert was an orange chiffon cake with roasted pears with citrus sauce and crème fraiche ice cream.
—Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022
Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
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