kimono

noun

ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce kimono (audio)
-nə
plural kimonos
Synonyms of kimononext
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
kimonoed
kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nōd How to pronounce kimono (audio)
-nəd
adjective

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The capsule includes a lingerie set, a pajama set, cotton shorts, a silk nightwear set comprising a top and panties, as well as a kimono, a pocket square and a scarf. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Rom’s own take on their Disco Tropicalia moodboard involved one-of-a-kind pants by the Moroccan label Maison ARTC, layered Chinese and Japanese kimonos, and platform boots. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 This is why many classic yakuza movies are set in the late nineteenth century, when the contrast between bad guys in business suits and good guys in kimonos offered rich dramatic possibilities. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kimono

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, clothes, from ki wearing + mono thing

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kimono was in 1886

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kimono

noun
ki·​mo·​no kə-ˈmō-nō How to pronounce kimono (audio)
plural kimonos
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women

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