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sash

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sæʃ/

sash means: A long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder and across the body.

noun

SHOULDER BANDB2

A long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder and across the body.

  • She wore a blue sash.
  • The winner received a sash and a crown.
  • Bright sashes crossed the soldiers’ chests.

Similar words: belt, cummerbund, obi, waistband

Common phrases: wear a sash, ceremonial sash, silk sash

WAIST BANDB2

A long strip of cloth worn around the waist, often tied in a knot.

  • He tied a sash around his waist.
  • The dress has a wide silk sash.
  • Their red sashes held the robes closed.

Similar words: belt, waistband

Common phrases: waist sash, tie a sash, sash around something

WINDOW FRAMEC2

The moving part of a window that holds the glass.

  • The window sash would not move.
  • She raised the lower sash to let in air.
  • Both sashes need new glass.

Similar words: casement

Common phrases: window sash, upper sash, wooden sash

Questions about sash

What does sash mean?

A long strip of cloth worn over one shoulder and across the body.

What is sash in other languages?

Türkçe: tören kuşağı · Español: banda · Français: écharpe · Deutsch: Schärpe · Italiano: fascia · 日本語: たすき

How do you pronounce sash?

It is pronounced /sæʃ/.

How do you use sash in a sentence?

She wore a blue sash. The winner received a sash and a crown.

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