obi

n. a wide belt or sash that you wear around the waist with a Japanese kimono.

n. a broad sash worn with traditional Japanese dress, such as a kimono or yukata.

“She spent a long time tying her silk obi before the festival started.”

“The intricate embroidery on the vintage silk obi complemented the simple pattern of the formal kimono perfectly.”

n. a small strip of paper wrapped around a book, CD, or record to show information.

n. a paper strip or 'belly band' looped around a book, magazine, or media product, typically containing marketing information or price details.

“Collectors often prefer to buy Japanese CDs that still have the original obi attached.”

“The first edition was particularly valuable because it retained the original promotional obi, which is often discarded by casual readers.”

Technical

n. a type of religious practice or magic found in parts of the Caribbean.

n. an alternative spelling of obeah, referring to a system of spiritual healing and justice-making practices found in the West Indies.

“The old stories mentioned the use of obi to protect the village from bad luck.”

“Scholars of Caribbean history often examine the role of obi and other spiritual practices in the resistance movements of enslaved people.”

Dialect