Definition
A sleeveless undergarment or light top for women, typically worn under a sheer blouse or as lingerie. Often features thin straps and extends to the waist or hips.
Etymology
From French 'camisole,' diminutive of 'camise' meaning 'shirt,' ultimately from Late Latin 'camisia.' Originally referred to a jacket worn in Spanish and Portuguese regions, later adopted into women's undergarments.
Kelly Says
The camisole's journey from Spanish outerwear to intimate apparel reflects changing fashion sensibilities and the evolution of women's clothing from restrictive to liberating. Its delicate construction belies its practical origins as protective clothing.
Translations
AMአማርኛ
ካሚሶል
kah-mee-SOH-l
ARالعربية
قميص نوم
qamīṣ nūm
CACatalà
camisola
kah-mee-SOH-lah
CSČeština
kamizola
kah-mee-ZOH-lah
DADansk
camisole
kah-mee-SOH-l
DEDeutsch
Camisole
kah-mee-SOH-leh
ELΕλληνικά
καμισόλι
kah-mee-SOH-lee
ESEspañol
camisola
kah-mee-SOH-lah
FAفارسی
کامیزول
kah-mee-ZOH-l
FISuomi
paitapusero
pah-ee-tah-poo-seh-roh
FRFrançais
camisole
kah-mee-SOH-l
HAHA
kamisole
kah-mee-SOH-l
HUMagyar
kamizoli
kah-mee-ZOH-lee
IDBahasa Indonesia
kamisol
kah-mee-SOH-l
IGIG
uwe kamisole
oo-weh kah-mee-SOH-l
ITItaliano
camiciola
kah-mee-CHOH-lah
JA日本語
カミソール
kah-mee-SOH-ru
KKKK
камисоль
kah-mee-SOHL
KMKM
អាវកមិសុល
aav kah-mee-SOH-l
MSBahasa Melayu
kamisol
kah-mee-SOH-l
MYမြန်မာ
အင်္ကျီ
ahng kyee
NLNederlands
camisole
kah-mee-SOH-l
NONorsk
camisole
kah-mee-SOH-l
PLPolski
kamizelka
kah-mee-ZHEH-lkah
PTPortuguês
camisola
kah-mee-SOH-lah
RORomână
cămășoi
kah-mah-SHOY
RUРусский
камисоль
kah-mee-SOHL
SVSvenska
camisole
kah-mee-SOH-l
SWKiswahili
gauni la kamisole
gah-OON-ee lah kah-mee-SOH-l
TAதமிழ்
கமிசோல்
kah-mee-SOH-l
TEతెలుగు
కమీజు
kah-MEE-zoo
THไทย
เสื้อชั้นใน
seuah chan nai
TLTL
kamisola
kah-mee-SOH-lah
UKУкраїнська
камісоль
kah-mee-SOHL
VITiếng Việt
áo ngực
ow ngooc
YOYO
bùbá kamisole
boo-bah kah-mee-SOH-l
ZUZU
isikamisole
ee-see-kah-mee-SOH-l
Ethical Language Guidance
Gender History
Garment terminology historically gendered as feminine-only, though etymology (Spanish/French origins) is neutral. Modern fashion has degendered it, but fashion industry still assumes female wearer as default.
Inclusive Usage
Refer to style and fit functionally; avoid assuming wearer gender. Use 'sleeveless undergarment' or 'tank-style top' for neutral contexts.
Inclusive Alternatives
["sleeveless undergarment","tank top","sleeveless top"]