sari

noun

sa·​ri ˈsär-ē 

variants or less commonly saree

: a garment of southern Asian women that consists of several yards of lightweight cloth draped so that one end forms a skirt and the other a head or shoulder covering

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Examples of sari in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the flip side, a sari is just so timeless and is created using the most gorgeous of fabrics such as silk georgette or chiffon. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024

The video shows the cat lying on her back, paws in the air, as the mom wraps a sari adorned with golden leaf patterns around her. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

The video shows a cat being dressed in a traditional sari by her owner's mom. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 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

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu sāṛī, from Sanskrit śāṭī strip of cloth

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sari

noun

sa·​ri

variants also saree

ˈsär-ē 

: a garment worn by women in southern Asia that consists of a long cloth draped around the body and head or shoulder