Pareo: meaning, definitions and examples

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pareo

 

[ pษ™หˆreษชษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beachwear

A pareo is a simple, rectangular piece of fabric traditionally worn as a skirt or dress by women in the Pacific islands. It can also be used as a beach towel, shawl, or even a makeshift bag.

Examples of usage

  • Pareos are commonly worn by women in Hawaii as a beach cover-up.
  • She wrapped a colorful pareo around her waist before heading to the beach.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

In the world of fashion, a pareo refers to a versatile piece of clothing that can be styled in multiple ways, such as a dress, skirt, top, or even a headscarf.

Examples of usage

  • She used a pareo as a stylish beach cover-up during her vacation.
  • The pareo can be tied in different ways to create various looks.
Context #3 | Noun

textiles

A pareo is a lightweight, often brightly colored fabric made from materials like cotton or silk. It is known for its vibrant patterns and is commonly used in beachwear and resort clothing.

Examples of usage

  • The pareo featured a tropical print of palm trees and hibiscus flowers.
  • She bought a silk pareo as a souvenir from her trip to Tahiti.

Translations

Translations of the word "pareo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pareo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะตะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฌใ‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pareo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pareo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋ ˆ์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูŠูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pareo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pareo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ๆปฉ็ฝฉ่กซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะตะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pareo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pareo

Etymology

The word 'pareo' originates from Tahitian, where it means a wraparound skirt or garment. It has been adopted into various languages to refer to the versatile piece of fabric worn in the Pacific islands and beyond. The pareo has become a symbol of tropical fashion and beach culture, with its lightweight, colorful designs being popular among beachgoers and fashion enthusiasts alike.

See also: parapet, parent, paring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,748, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.