sarong

noun

sa·​rong sə-ˈrȯŋ How to pronounce sarong (audio)
-ˈräŋ
: a loose garment made of a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body that is worn by men and women chiefly of the Malay Archipelago and the Pacific islands

Examples of sarong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For example, a sarong is a wardrobe staple that can double as a casual skirt, beach towel, or protection from the sun when draped around the head and shoulders. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 The brand has included a variety of new silhouettes to offer other styling options such as new sarongs in colorways like a striking bright blue hue and an additional tone that is a midnight blue. Essence, 24 Oct. 2023 In the snapshot, Kourtney is seen wearing a zebra-print bikini, patterned sarong and sporting a belly button piercing, while Khloé rocks a white bikini with gold detailing and a patterned sarong. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023 The expectant mom wore a cut-out pink one-piece and matching sarong that highlighted her growing baby bump. Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 30 July 2023 There are also one-pieces in one-shoulder, deep-V and playsuit designs and minimalist sarongs to complete the resort-ready looks. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023 While Alexa Chung might have been sharing daily outfit pictures of her bikinis, floral sarongs and summer dresses during a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, back in London, al fresco dressing requires October-levels of layering. Emma Spedding, Vogue, 24 July 2023 This print comes in a bikini, one-piece, sarong, and swim trunk styles. Ann Wang, Seventeen, 6 July 2023 They can be used as decorative wall hangings, shawls or sarongs, which are made from a single piece of cloth. Hannah Beech, New York Times, 30 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Malay

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sarong was in 1830

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“Sarong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sarong. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sarong

noun
sa·​rong sə-ˈrȯŋ How to pronounce sarong (audio)
-ˈräŋ
: a loose skirt made of a long strip of cloth wrapped loosely around the body and worn by men and women of the Malay island group and many Pacific islands

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