loincloth

American  

[loin-klawth, -kloth] / ˈlɔɪnˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /

noun

plural

loincloths

1. a piece of cloth worn around the loins or hips, especially in tropical regions as the only item of clothing.

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loincloth British  

/ ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ /

noun

1. Also called: breechcloth.  a piece of cloth worn round the loins

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Etymology

Origin of loincloth

First recorded in 1855–60; loin + cloth

Example Sentences

In Japan, the duo even tried their hand at sumo wrestling and Si remembers Dave had gone the extra mile to make sure he looked good in his loincloth.

From BBC

Instead many are wearing "happi coats" - long, purple robes - and white shorts, as opposed to the men's loincloths, while carrying their own bamboo offerings.

From BBC

King Tut was actually entombed with 145 schenti, a large collection of loincloths to take with him to the underworld.

From National Geographic

Swapping his mawashi - the traditional loincloth sumo wrestlers wear - for shoulder pads and a helmet, the 21-year-old has quickly adjusted to life in the foothills of Fort Collins, about an hour’s drive north of Denver.

From Washington Times

Swapping his mawashi — the traditional loincloth sumo wrestlers wear — for shoulder pads and a helmet, the 21-year-old has quickly adjusted to life in the foothills of Fort Collins, about an hour’s drive north of Denver.

From Seattle Times