1. Plural of chinoise; decorative objects, designs, or artistic styles inspired by or imitating Chinese art, architecture, or aesthetics, especially as interpreted by European artists.
Usage: Often used in art history and design contexts; Refers to the European fascination with and imitation of Chinese style, particularly during the 17th–18th centuries

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several chinoises from the Rococo period.
• European aristocrats decorated their homes with chinoises and other exotic furnishings.
• The garden featured chinoises such as pagodas and ornamental bridges.
• Eighteenth-century chinoises reflected Western fantasies about the Far East.
• The porcelain collection displayed fine examples of chinoises craftsmanship.