sari
noun
a garment worn by Hindu women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder.
saree
-
a variation of
sari.
Example Sentences
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The hand-painted saree with traditional Bengali motifs had the colours of the Palestinian flag on its borders.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025
She asked her designer to make a traditional handloom saree that brought together two worlds - Palestine and Purulia.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025
In Mr Modi's constituency in the northern city of Varanasi, saree weaver Shiv Johri Patel says he's got many worries - but he's clear who's getting his vote.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
Like Shiv Johri Patel the saree weaver, many people here were angry at local officials - but not at the prime minister.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
She adjusted her saree, folded her arms across her chest, and jutted out her chin.
From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins
