sari — A garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːri/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's vintage sari collection could open a museum!
- She spent two hours learning how to properly drape her first sari.
- The bride's golden sari was so heavy, she needed help walking down the aisle.
sari
NOUN[/ˈsɑːri/]
A garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Woman wearing traditional draped sari
In her sari, she's in a hurry, but stops to say sorry!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word sari derives from Sanskrit śāṭī, meaning 'cloth' or 'garment'. It entered English through Hindi sāṛī, reflecting the traditional draped garment worn by women across the Indian subcontinent for millennia.
Breakdown
Sanskrit śāṭī (cloth/garment) → Hindi sāṛī → English sari. The Sanskrit root śāṭī directly denotes fabric or woven cloth used for clothing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's vintage sari collection could open a museum!”
“She spent two hours learning how to properly drape her first sari.”
“The bride's golden sari was so heavy, she needed help walking down the aisle.”
“In Bollywood movies, heroines always look flawless in their flowing saris.”
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