Definition

A type of women's clothing that is a sleeveless top, often worn under other garments or as a light outer layer.

Example

She wore a cami under her blouse for extra comfort.

Conversation

I just bought a new cami for summer.

Oh nice! What color is it?

It's bright blue, and it looks so cute with shorts.

That sounds perfect for the warm weather!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'cami' originates from the French word 'camisole', which refers to a type of light garment or undershirt. The term 'camisole' itself comes from the Old French 'camisole', derived from 'cami' (meaning shirt) and the diminutive suffix '-ole'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cami' as a light shirt ('cami' means shirt in French) — this helps you remember that a cami is a type of light garment.

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