shawl

1 of 2

noun

: a square or oblong usually fabric garment or wrapper used especially as a covering for the head or shoulders

shawl

2 of 2

verb

shawled; shawling; shawls

transitive verb

: to wrap in or as if in a shawl

Examples of shawl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The tan and white space also features extensive woodwork—including a shawl panel that is the largest continuous wood section ever seen in a Rolls—that took 8,000 hours to complete. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 Many guests had jackets or white pashmina shawls to guard against the 55-degree night. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2023 The actor's body-skimming, strapless gown was lended a little (a lot) of extra va-va-voom with a voluminous floral shawl that attached to a dramatic cape. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2024 Kylie wore a floor-length gown accessorized with a feathery shawl, while Stormi wore a coat with feathery sleeves. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024 The outerwear piece is made from lush Merino wool and includes the brand’s heirloom shawl interchangeable hood trim, easily integrating sustainable fabrics into the design. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024 At previous premieres for the film, Emma Stone has gone for similarly delicate gowns, like the below silver slip dress accented with a periwinkle shawl, worn to a U.K. screening in December. Lindy Segal, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2024 After careful consideration of dozens of wrap, shawl, and poncho styles, White+Warren's cashmere travel wrap came up on top. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2023 Lopez quickly transitions from bedroom to business casual, donning a gray blazer and red fuzzy shawl. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
Verb
He was also known for living an ascetic lifestyle, often dressing in a loincloth and shawl only. Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Persian shāl

First Known Use

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shawl was in 1662

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Cite this Entry

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

Kids Definition

shawl

1 of 2 noun
: a square or oblong piece of woven or knitted fabric used especially as a covering for the head or shoulders

shawl

2 of 2 verb
: to wrap in or as if in a shawl
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