kimono

Meaning

1. A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
2. A yukata.
3. A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
4. A bathrobe or dressing gown.

Synonyms

bathrobe

peignoir

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 着物(きもの) (kimono, “clothing”), which is from 着 (“wearing”) + 物(もの) (mono, “thing”).