noun

kimono

kih-MOH-noh

Kimono (noun) means a traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, wrapped around the body and tied with a sash, now worn mainly on formal occasions. Example: “She wore a silk kimono to the tea ceremony.”

noun

A traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, wrapped around the body and tied with a sash, now worn mainly on formal occasions.

"She wore a silk kimono to the tea ceremony."

"The museum displayed antique kimonos from the Edo period."

Any Western garment loosely styled after the Japanese robe, such as a robe-like jacket or dressing gown.

"He slipped on a cotton kimono after his shower."

How to use kimono

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Japanese wrap-style robe with wide sleeves, or any garment styled loosely after it.

Common pairings

silk kimono wear a kimono kimono sleeve

Word forms

kimonos plural, kimono plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese kimono, literally "thing worn" — from kiru ("to wear") and mono ("thing").

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for kimono

ono mono dono kono Bono Hirono

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kimono” mean?

The word “kimono” means a traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, wrapped around the body and tied with a sash, now worn mainly on formal occasions. In plain terms, a traditional Japanese wrap-style robe with wide sleeves, or any garment styled loosely after it.

How do you pronounce “kimono”?

“Kimono” is pronounced kih-MOH-noh (/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kimono” in a sentence?

Here is “kimono” used in a sentence: “She wore a silk kimono to the tea ceremony.”

What part of speech is “kimono”?

“Kimono” is a noun.

Where does the word “kimono” come from?

The word “kimono” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese kimono, literally "thing worn" — from kiru ("to wear") and mono ("thing").

How many meanings does “kimono” have?

“Kimono” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves, wrapped around the body and tied with a sash, now worn mainly on formal occasions.

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