shawl

verb

shawled; shawling; shawls
Synonyms of shawlnext

transitive verb

: to wrap in or as if in a shawl

Examples of shawl in a Sentence

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Indeed, genuine Kashmiri shawls in that period could cost £200 or more. H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 Aug. 2025 But Pashmina shawls from Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh, Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat, Chendamanglam Dhoties from Kerala and Madhur Kathi mats from West Bengal also fall into this category. Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 He was also known for living an ascetic lifestyle, often dressing in a loincloth and shawl only. Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2021 See All Example Sentences for shawl

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shawl was in 1812

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“Shawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawl. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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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