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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese kimono, literally "thing worn" — from kiru ("to wear") and mono ("thing").
Rhymes for kimono
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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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