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."
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