Definition

Noun: A traditional garment worn primarily by women in the Indian subcontinent. It consists of a single, unstitched length of fabric, typically five to nine yards long, which is elegantly draped around the body.

Usage

The word "saree" (also spelled "sari") refers specifically to this iconic piece of clothing. It is worn over a petticoat and a fitted blouse. * She wore a beautiful silk saree for the wedding ceremony. * Draping a saree properly requires skill and practice. * The elegance of the saree lies in its drape and the fall of the fabric.

Advanced Usage

• "To drape a saree": This is the standard phrase for the act of wrapping and arranging the saree on the body.
  • Her grandmother taught her how to drape a saree in the traditional Nivi style.
• "Saree blouse" / "Saree petticoat": These are specific, essential items worn underneath the saree.
  • The embroidery on her saree blouse matched the border of the sari perfectly.

Variants and Related Words

• Sari: The more common alternate spelling of "saree".
• Drape (noun/verb): The way the saree is wrapped and hangs; the act of wrapping it.
• Pallu (noun): The loose, decorative end of the saree that is draped over the shoulder.

Synonyms

• Garment: A general term for an item of clothing.
• Attire: Clothing, especially of a distinctive or formal kind.
• Robes: Refers to long, loose outer garments, sometimes used poetically or in broader contexts for traditional dress.

Related Phrases

• "In a saree": Describes a person wearing a saree.
  • The bride looked radiant in a saree of deep red and gold.
• "Saree fabric" / "Saree material": Refers to the cloth used to make a saree, such as silk, cotton, or chiffon.
  • She bought six yards of Banarasi silk saree fabric.

Noun

1. a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body