kurta

noun

kur·​ta ˈkər-tə 

ˈku̇r-tä

: a long loose-fitting collarless shirt of a style originating in India

Examples of kurta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One afternoon, a man wearing a purple kurta was standing in line outside the shop. — Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Guests are invited to wear traditional South Asian attire, including sarees, salwar kameezes, lehenga cholis and kurtas. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look. — Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

Guests walk around in the white cotton kurtas that are handed to them on arrival. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu kurtā, from Persian kurta

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above