caftan

caf·tan

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kaf-tan, kaf-tan]
- /ˈkæf tæn, kæfˈtæn/
- /ˈkæf.tæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaf-tan, kaf-tan]
- /ˈkæf tæn, kæfˈtæn/

Definitions of caftan word

countable noun caftan A caftan is a long loose garment with long sleeves. Caftans are worn by men in Arab countries, and by women in America and Europe. 3
noun caftan a long-sleeved robe with a sash, worn in eastern Mediterranean countries 3
noun caftan a long, loose dress, usually with wide sleeves, worn, esp. by women, in the West 3
noun caftan a long garment having long sleeves and tied at the waist by a girdle, worn under a coat in the Middle East. 1
noun caftan a long, full, usually collarless robe with wide sleeves that is worn at home for lounging or entertaining or at the beach as a cover-up. 1
noun caftan Alternative spelling of kaftan. 1

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Origin of caftan

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Russian kaftán < Turkish < Persian qaftān

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Parts of speech for Caftan

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Caftan

caftan popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for caftan

noun caftan

bathrobe — A bathrobe is a loose piece of clothing made of the same material as towels. You wear it before or after you have a bath or a swim.
morning dress — formal daytime apparel for men, including striped pants, a cutaway, and a silk hat.
housecoat — a woman's robe or dresslike garment in various lengths, for casual wear about the house.
yukata — a Japanese dressing gown or lounging robe of soft, lightweight cotton.
robe — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.

All 5 Synonyms of caftan