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 The pop star wore a red and white striped swimsuit with a matching red and white striped sarong over it. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 Chic cover-ups like sultry scarf tops, easy, breezy button-ups, and sarongs are thoughtful additions to add to your vacation packing list. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 July 2024 Additional items include accessories such as a bucket hat, scrunchie and sarong, all made from the Aerie swim material. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 1 July 2024 Dressed in a red-and-white striped bathing suit with a matching kerchief and sarong by Jacquemus, paired with bright red shoes, the singer gave off perfect beachy vibes as men on either side of her waved billowing blue fabric to mimic ocean waves around her. Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sarong 

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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 26 Jul. 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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