chiffon
/ʃɪˈfɑn/
adjective
- Made of or resembling chiffon fabric; light, sheer, or delicate.
- He admired the chiffon texture of her evening gown.
- She bought a chiffon blouse with long, flowing sleeves.
- The curtains were a soft chiffon material that let in gentle light.
- Having a light, airy, or fluffy texture, especially in food.
- The baker made a chiffon cake that was incredibly light and spongy.
- I prefer chiffon-style desserts because they are not too heavy.
- This chiffon pie filling is made with whipped egg whites for a fluffy consistency.
noun
- A light, sheer fabric made of silk, nylon, or polyester, often used for scarves, blouses, and evening dresses.
- Chiffon is popular for summer clothing because it is lightweight and breathable.
- She wore a flowing chiffon scarf that shimmered in the sunlight.
- The bride's dress was made of layers of soft white chiffon.
- A light, fluffy dessert or filling, often made with beaten egg whites and gelatin, such as lemon chiffon pie.
- For dessert, we had a slice of lemon chiffon pie with a graham cracker crust.
- She whipped up a strawberry chiffon mousse for the party.
- The chocolate chiffon cake was so airy it melted in my mouth.
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