longyi
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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My colleague from Myanmar wore a graceful longyi, her country’s national costume, for her thesis defense.
From Scientific American • Nov. 8, 2023
The wraparound sarong, known as a longyi, are traditional outfits worn by both men and woman in Myanmar.
From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2021
When the road seemed safe, a friend smuggled him north dressed in a longyi, a traditional Myanmarese wrap skirt.
From Science Magazine • May 23, 2019
Soiyed Alom, a 73-year-old man wearing a longyi, broke into tears when asked how it felt to see Rohingya men wearing pants.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2018
The Buddha count rose with each place that soft-spoken Thet, who wore a black longyi, or sarong, took us to.
From Washington Post
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