noun
obi
OH-bee
noun
1
A wide sash tied around the waist of a kimono.
"She wore a silk kimono with an elaborately knotted obi."
How to Use Obi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe broad belt worn with a traditional Japanese kimono.
Word Forms
obi plural, obis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese obi, "belt/sash."