noun
caftan
KAF-tan/ˈkæftæn/
A long, loose garment with wide sleeves.
The caftan hangs loosely, displaying wide sleeves and an ankle-length body.
Etymology
The ancestor names a long tunic, traditionally worn with long sleeves and tied at the waist. The English sense retains this basic garment shape.
In context
… you definitely need a caftan because it is feminine it is empowering …
More examples
- He wore a patterned caftan over his trousers.
- The shop displayed brightly colored caftans.
- A lightweight caftan was comfortable in the summer heat.
Forms
caftan · caftans
Similar words
- robe
- A broad category of loose garments, while caftan names a particular long-sleeved form.