salwar kameez
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It’s about a beautiful sari or a salwar kameez, some light outfit for a puja, because you have to sit for a long time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
It was a beautiful, hot, sunny day and we really stood out because everyone was in traditional dress – salwar kameez, bright colours, embroidered patterns.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 12, 2017
The wrestling ring was decorated with a lush rug; a Bhangra dance team made its way down the entrance ramp; a woman in a purple salwar kameez sang the Indian national anthem.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2017
These outfits gave birth to garments like the salwar kameez - virtually seen as a national dress in India today.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2014
Mamma adjusted her salwar kameez and looked at Dimple.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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