sash

as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist a dress with a flowered silk sash

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Recent Examples of sash This Ghost of Yōtei haunts the red maple forests and stalks the snowy tundra in search of those whose names are written on the sash wrapped around her waist. Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025 Ditto for the sash details on several looks. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Her Instagram has photos of her bonding with other contestants and visiting the Pentagon while wearing her Miss Arizona USA sash. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Since becoming a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Princess Kate has worn a blue, red and white sash over her dress as well as a badge featuring a Maltese cross at state banquets, signifying her position. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sash
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Noun
  • This Tankaneo version is gorgeous, with a dramatic lapel, cuffed sleeves, and a long belt that’s perfect for cinching.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Whereas someone might see the monetary or sentimental value of a woman’s dress or handbag, dungarees and leather belts are often treated with less regard.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fry's will celebrate the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring free gift cards, a celebrity meet-and-greet, and a donation to a local charity.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • In November 2024, Ivancevic wrapped another gift for Swift with paper and ribbon to match the Chief's red and yellow team colors.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Sash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sash. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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