sash

Meanings

• noun

  A long, narrow piece of fabric, often decorated, that is worn over one shoulder and around the body, typically as part of a traditional or formal outfit.

  - "She wore a beautiful sash as part of her bridesmaid's dress."
  - "The winner of the pageant was given a sash and a crown."
  - "The sash is an essential part of a traditional Scottish kilt."

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Pronunciation

1. /sæʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /sæʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

belt , cummerbund , obi , waistband , splitter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sash
cash , flash , clash , rash , splash

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Variants

List of all variants of sash that leads to same result
sash , sashed , sashes , sash window , storm sash , storm window , storm windows

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Etymology

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The word 'sash' comes from the Old French word 'saz' meaning 'girdle' or 'belt'.

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Trivia

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1. In India, the President and the Governor of each state wear a sash as part of their official attire.

2. The longest sash ever measured was 2,488 feet (758 meters) long.

3. In the movie 'The Sound of Music', the character Liesl wears a sash as part of her coming-of-age ceremony.

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Related Concepts

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1. belt: Both sash and belt are worn around the waist to hold garments in place, but a sash is typically longer and often decorative.

2. scarf: While a scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck to keep warm, a sash is worn around the waist.

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Culture

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The sash holds cultural and historical significance in various traditions and ceremonies. For instance, in Scotland, a sash is a part of the traditional kilt outfit. In India, a sash is worn as part of the national flag. In pageants, contestants wear sashes to signify their title and achievement.

How to Memorize "sash"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long piece of fabric draped over one shoulder and around the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sash' with the image of a bridesmaid's dress or a traditional Scottish kilt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'sash', such as 'Sarah Always Sells Sashes'.

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