Chambray
[SHAM-brey]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: American English, early 19th century
1.
A linen-finished gingham cloth with a white weft and a colored warp, producing a mottled appearance.
Examples of Chambray in a sentence
"He wore a blue chambray shirt with pearl snap buttons."
"Chambray is a popular fabric for summer fashion."
About Chambray
Chambray is a specific type of fabric woven with a white weft and colored warp. If you're not a weaver, this might not mean much, but it produces a slightly mottled colored fabric.
Did you Know?
Fans of the "Canadian tuxedo" likely have a bit of chambray in their closet. Most modern chambray is a lightweight version of denim and will complete blue-jean ensemble quite nicely.
