crepe de chine

noun

ˌkrāp-də-ˈshēn How to pronounce crepe de chine (audio)
variants or crêpe de chine, often crepe de Chine
: a soft fine or sheer clothing crepe especially of silk

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The luxe crepe de chine viscose fabric creates a drapey silhouette and offers a silk-like feel that’s a dream to wear on warmer days. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 The royal added even more nods to Britain’s fashion industry, wearing a pink silk crepe de chine blouse with a lavallière by Burberry. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025 Paired with the dramatic cape was a lamé lace top, embellished with an asymmetrical crepe de chine and satin motif—creating the effect of ribbon being wrapped around the torso. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 May 2026 With rich textures like burgundy abrasivato leather and cream crepe de chine, AW25 strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness. — Essence, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crepe de chine

Word History

Etymology

French crêpe de Chine, literally, China crepe

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crepe de chine was in 1869

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crepe de chine

noun
ˌkrāp-də-ˈshēn How to pronounce crepe de chine (audio)
: a soft thin crepe made especially of silk and used for clothing

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