kaftan
Americannoun
noun
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a long coatlike garment, usually worn with a belt and made of rich fabric, worn in the East
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an imitation of this, worn, esp by women, in the West, consisting of a loose dress with long wide sleeves
Etymology
Origin of kaftan
C16: from Turkish qaftān
Example Sentences
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Back at the shoot, Saar is wearing one of these leather necklaces, paired with a Gucci kaftan that makes her petite frame look 20 feet tall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
In a nod to the heyday of Studio 54 and 1970s disco glamour, models took to the runway in kaftan tops, silk floaty dresses and sharp trouser suits for the spring/summer 2022 womenswear presentation.
From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2021
Most men in northern Nigeria normally wear a kaftan, a loose-fitting gown that reaches the ankles with matching trousers.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2021
Style tip: This is a hard-working holiday outfit: a roomy kaftan or a maxidress is a perfect beach cover-up, nightie or comfy airport option.
From The Guardian • Aug. 14, 2019
She didn’t think he was a Son of the Six—he wasn’t wearing the distinguishing sky-blue kaftan, and he didn’t look quite old enough to be a warrior—but seeing him still didn’t put her at ease.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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