noun

tobe

tohb

Tobe (noun) means a loose cotton garment traditionally worn in parts of northern Africa. Example: “The trader wore a white tobe against the desert heat.”

noun

A loose cotton garment traditionally worn in parts of northern Africa.

"The trader wore a white tobe against the desert heat."

How to use tobe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional flowing cotton robe worn in parts of North Africa.

Word forms

tobes plural

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Rhymes for tobe

OBE lobe robe Kobe jobe globe probe Niobe strobe microbe disrobe wardrobe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tobe” mean?

The word “tobe” means a loose cotton garment traditionally worn in parts of northern Africa. In plain terms, a traditional flowing cotton robe worn in parts of North Africa.

How do you pronounce “tobe”?

“Tobe” is pronounced tohb (/təʊb/ in IPA).

How do you use “tobe” in a sentence?

Here is “tobe” used in a sentence: “The trader wore a white tobe against the desert heat.”

What part of speech is “tobe”?

“Tobe” is a noun.