shawl
Shawl (noun) means a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women. Example: “She wrapped a woollen shawl around her shoulders against the cold.”
How to use shawl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large piece of cloth draped over the shoulders or head for warmth or style.
Word forms
shawled past tense, shawls plural, shawls singular
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She wrapped a woollen _____ around her shoulders against the cold.
Etymology
From Hindi and Urdu shal, from Persian shal — the garment reached English via trade with South Asia.
Rhymes for shawl
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What does “shawl” mean?
The word “shawl” means a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women. In plain terms, a large piece of cloth draped over the shoulders or head for warmth or style.
How do you pronounce “shawl”?
“Shawl” is pronounced shawl (/ʃɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “shawl” in a sentence?
Here is “shawl” used in a sentence: “She wrapped a woollen shawl around her shoulders against the cold.”
What part of speech is “shawl”?
Depending on how it is used, “shawl” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “shawl” come from?
The word “shawl” comes from Persian. From Hindi and Urdu shal, from Persian shal — the garment reached English via trade with South Asia.
Is “shawl” a common word?
“Shawl” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shawl” have?
“Shawl” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, neck, or head, especially by women.
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