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.”
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A loose cotton garment traditionally worn in parts of northern Africa.
"The trader wore a white tobe against the desert heat."
"She loved travelling to Egypt, and how she didn’t have to wear a tobe in Cairo."
— Leila Aboulela, Lyrics Alley (2010)
How to use tobe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional flowing cotton robe worn in parts of North Africa.
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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.
