kurta

noun

kur·​ta ˈkər-tə How to pronounce kurta (audio)
ˈku̇r-tä
: a long loose-fitting collarless shirt of a style originating in India

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Chopra Jonas and Malti wore coordinating red saris, while Jonas wore a light brown kurta. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 The Instagram post features Chopra Jonas and Jonas in traditional Indian garments, including a sari and a kurta, respectively. Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 The wedding party looks were thoughtfully curated as well, with the bridesmaids in saris and the groomsmen in kurtas. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024 Attendees dressed the part, streaming past photographers in custom sarees, lehengas and kurtas at an event that may set forthcoming trends in Indian wedding fashion. Oscar Holland, CNN, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for kurta 

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu kurtā, from Persian kurta

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kurta was in 1913

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“Kurta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kurta. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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