Sarong: meaning, definitions and examples

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sarong

 

[ sษ™หˆrษ”ล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing item

A sarong is a large piece of fabric that is wrapped around the body, typically worn as a skirt by women or as a beach cover-up. It is commonly associated with tropical cultures and often features bright colors and patterns.

Synonyms

pareo, skirt, wrap

Examples of usage

  • She wore a colorful sarong to the beach.
  • The sarong is a traditional garment in many Southeast Asian countries.
  • He wrapped his sarong around his waist after swimming.

Translations

Translations of the word "sarong" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฐเฅ‹เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั€ะพะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sarong

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sarong

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฑูˆู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarong

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sarong

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™้พ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะพะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarong

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sarong

Etymology

The word 'sarong' is derived from the Malay and Indonesian words 'sarung', which means 'to wrap', reflecting the garment's function as a versatile piece of fabric that can be donned in various ways. The term may have entered the English language in the 19th century, during a period of increased interaction between Western cultures and Southeast Asian societies. As cultures intermixed, the sarong gained popularity not only as traditional wear, but also as a fashionable item for beachgoers and travelers alike. Its lightweight and breathable fabric makes it ideal for tropical climates, further cementing its place in the wardrobes of those living in or visiting warm regions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,847 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.