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sash

sash
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sash]
    • /sæʃ/
    • /sæʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sash]
    • /sæʃ/

Definitions of sash word

  • noun sash a fixed or movable framework, as in a window or door, in which panes of glass are set. 1
  • noun sash such frameworks collectively. 1
  • verb with object sash to furnish with sashes or with windows having sashes. 1
  • noun sash clothing: decorative band 1
  • noun sash military: symbol of rank 1
  • noun sash band worn by winner 1

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Origin of sash

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; dissimilated variant of shash (turban of) muslin < Arabic shāsh

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Sash

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sash popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

sash usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sash

noun sash

  • bandeau — a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
  • copula — A copula is the same as a linking verb.
  • cummerbund — A cummerbund is a wide piece of cloth worn round the waist as part of a man's evening dress.
  • girdle — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
  • band — A band is a small group of musicians who play popular music such as jazz, rock, or pop.

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