1. a fine, thin white linen or cotton fabric

Examples

• The delicate cambric handkerchief was embroidered with tiny flowers.
• She chose cambric fabric for the baby’s christening gown.
• The antique dress was made of fine cambric imported from France.
• Cambric was traditionally used for making undergarments and nightgowns.
• The seamstress preferred cambric for its smooth texture and durability.
• Historical documents were sometimes wrapped in cambric to protect them.