Sarong (noun)

A piece of cloth, typically rectangular or circular, wrapped around the waist and worn as a skirt or a wrap by people in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Origin:

The word 'sarong' comes from the malay word 'sarung' which means 'covering' or 'sheath'. the term has been used in english since the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The women at the beach were dressed in bright colored sarongs, making them look stunning and vibrant.
2. She wore a yellow sarong over her swimsuit, giving her a tropical look.
3. He purchased a traditional hand-painted sarong as a souvenir of his trip to Bali.
4. The men in the village were dressed in white sarongs, a symbol of their status and rank.
5. The dancer twirled gracefully on stage, her flowing sarong enhancing her every movement.