Definition
dhooti
noun
- A long piece of cloth worn as a garment by men in South Asia, typically wrapped around the waist and legs.
Usage: Also spelled dhoti or dhootee; Common in India, Bangladesh, and other South Asian countries; Traditional or formal wear in many South Asian cultures
Examples
- He wore a white dhooti to the traditional ceremony.
- The dhooti is a common everyday garment in rural India.
- She bought her father a new dhooti made of cotton.
- Men in the village dressed in dhooti and kurta for the festival.
- The dhooti requires skill to wrap properly around the body.