noun
loincloth
Loincloth (noun) means a simple piece of cloth wrapped around the hips and between the legs. Example: “The figure in the painting wears only a loincloth.”
noun
1
A simple piece of cloth wrapped around the hips and between the legs.
"The figure in the painting wears only a loincloth."
How to use loincloth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA basic wrap-around garment covering just the hips and groin.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like loincloth.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- loincloths
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The figure in the painting wears only a _____.
Etymology
A compound of "loin" and "cloth."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “loincloth” mean?
The word “loincloth” means a simple piece of cloth wrapped around the hips and between the legs. In plain terms, a basic wrap-around garment covering just the hips and groin.
How do you use “loincloth” in a sentence?
Here is “loincloth” used in a sentence: “The figure in the painting wears only a loincloth.”
What part of speech is “loincloth”?
“Loincloth” is a noun.
What is the meaning of loincloth?
"loincloth" (noun) means a simple piece of cloth wrapped around the hips and between the legs.
