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sash

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsæʃ// UK //sˈæʃ// sash Archaic

n. a long piece of cloth that you wear around your waist or over one shoulder. It is usually worn for special events, like a wedding or a parade.

n. a long strip or loop of cloth worn over one shoulder or around the waist, typically for ceremonial or decorative purposes. Often serves as a symbol of rank, office, or membership in an organization.


SIMPLE

The winner of the contest wore a bright red sash.

CONTEXTUAL

During the graduation ceremony, the students wore a silk sash over their gowns to represent their honors.

COMPLEX

The portrait depicts the general in full military dress, complete with a ceremonial sash that signifies his high standing within the royal order.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Arabic شَاش (šāš, “muslin cloth”).

Etymology 2

From sashes, from French châssis (“frame (of a window or door)”), taken as a plural and -s trimmed off by the late 17th century. See also chassis.

Usage

Commonly used in contexts involving formal uniforms, beauty pageants, or traditional folk costumes.

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