Synonyms of obi

obi

noun

as in ribbon

Related Words

• ribbon
• baldric
• bandolier
• cestus
• loop
• sash
• belt
• waistband
• Sam Browne belt
• ring
• girdle
• cummerbund
• circle
• cincture
• band
• self-belt
• ceinture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obi

Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist. — The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020

Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025

Kid-sized yukata, obi belts and slippers are provided, which are not only practical but are likely to make for great family photos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine. — Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020

Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024

At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs. — New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021

For the collection, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci translated 20,000 obi patterns into modern fabrics. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026

Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi. — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022