sarong

[US]/sə'rɒŋ/
[UK]/sə'rɔŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of wrap-around skirt worn in the Malay Archipelago

Example Sentences

She wore a colorful sarong to the beach.

The sarong is a versatile piece of clothing popular in Southeast Asia.

He tied the sarong around his waist.

She bought a new sarong for her vacation.

The sarong is made of lightweight fabric perfect for hot weather.

Many tourists purchase sarongs as souvenirs.

She wrapped the sarong around her shoulders to protect from the sun.

The sarong can be worn in different ways, such as a dress or skirt.

The sarong is traditionally worn by both men and women in some cultures.

She accessorized her sarong with a straw hat and sunglasses.

Real-world Examples

Remember we.. Come on, we had sarongs on and the coconut bikini tops.

Source: Friends Season 7

I'll buy you a sarong if you'll wear it.

Source: The Newsroom Season 2

I shall use this as a sarong if I may.

Source: Miranda Season 2

Remember we-Come on, we had sarongs on and we had coconut bikini tops.

Source: Friends Season 7

I dressed in sarongs and swimsuits, enjoying the feeling of the warm sun on my shoulders and back.

Source: Me Before You

Suddenly, Sally was a seaside sensation, so much so, she also sold swanky seashell accessories, shiny seashell sequence skirts and sarongs, seashell serenity sessions starting sharply at sunrise, exceptionally savory seaside snacks.

Source: Super Bowl Ads - 2022

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