Definition

1. Noun:
   • A traditional garment worn primarily by women in the Indian subcontinent, especially by Hindu women. It consists of a long, unstitched piece of cloth, typically five to nine yards in length, that is elegantly wrapped and draped around the body.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She wore a beautiful silk sari to the wedding ceremony.
  • The intricate embroidery on her sari was handcrafted over several weeks.

Advanced Usage

• "To drape a sari": This phrase refers to the specific art and method of wrapping and arranging the garment on the body.
  • Her grandmother taught her how to drape a sari in the traditional Nivi style.
• "Sari blouse" and "sari petticoat": These are essential companion garments worn with a sari. The blouse is a fitted top, and the petticoat is an underskirt.
  • The color of her sari blouse perfectly matched the border of the drape.

Variants and Related Words

• Saree: An alternative spelling of sari.
  • She purchased a new saree from the boutique.

Synonyms

• Garment: A general term for an item of clothing.
• Drapery: Refers to cloth arranged in folds, similar to the style of a sari.

Related Phrases

• "In a sari": Describes the state of wearing the garment.
  • The ambassador, in a sari, addressed the international forum.

Noun

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