sash — a long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder or around the waist, especially as part of a uniform or official dress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder or around the waist, especially as part of a uniform or official dress
Pronunciation (IPA): /sæʃ/
Example Sentences
- The scout leader proudly wore his merit badge sash to the camping trip.
- She accidentally got her graduation sash tangled in the door while taking selfies.
- The vintage house still had its original sash windows from the 1800s.
sash
NOUN[/sæʃ/]
a long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder or around the waist, especially as part of a uniform or official dress
Ceremonial cloth strip worn diagonally
Through the flash, he guards the cash in his royal sash!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'sash' derives from Arabic 'shash', meaning muslin cloth. It entered English in the 16th century, originally referring to fabric used for turbans or waist belts in Arabic-speaking regions.
Breakdown
shash (Arabic: muslin cloth) → sash (English: decorative band or window frame component). The term evolved from its original sense of fabric material to describe both ornamental belts and architectural elements.
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📝Examples
“The scout leader proudly wore his merit badge sash to the camping trip.”
“She accidentally got her graduation sash tangled in the door while taking selfies.”
“The vintage house still had its original sash windows from the 1800s.”
“His superhero costume wasn't complete without the dramatic cape and golden sash.”
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