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 • Dec. 6, 2024

The earliest form of underwear was a loincloth.

From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024

Ryuichi Yamamoto, a 600-pound retired pro who still dresses the part in his mawashi loincloth and top knot for practice, coaches from the corner, giggling and shouting instructions as his students grapple and shove.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022

She recalled the time she spotted the ghost of Caravaggio “in a loincloth like Tarzan” haunting the grounds and wondered if the drab and peeling paint buried other masterpieces on the villa’s walls.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

He wore a loincloth like a big diaper.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan