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DictionarysashDecorative band
noun

sash

SASH/sæʃ/

A decorative band worn around the waist or over the shoulder.

A blue sash wraps around the waist of her cream dress.

An older woman wears a wide, soft blue cloth sash wrapped around the waist of a simple cream dress, tied at one hip with two long hanging ends.
Etymology
sashArabicmuslin cloth

Arabic shash named muslin cloth. In English, sash first referred to cloth wound around the head as a turban, then broadened to an ornamental strip worn around the waist or over the shoulder.

In context

Archaeological Research Facility, UC Berkeley44:24
the sash from her right shoulder to her left hip. And this used to be attached to a base
2023-04-13 Priestess, Queen, Goddess: Women of Nubia (S. Ashby)

More examples

  • The bride ties a satin sash around her waist.
  • The parade marshal wears a sash over one shoulder.
  • The dancers wear matching red sashes with their costumes.

Forms

sash · sashes

Similar words

belt
Usually secures clothing at the waist rather than providing decoration.
band
A general strip, not necessarily worn as decorative clothing.