sash

¹ American  

[sash] / sæʃ /

noun

1. a long band or scarf worn over one shoulder or around the waist, as by military officers as a part of the uniform or by women and children for ornament.

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verb (used with object)

1. to furnish or adorn with a sash.

   a dress sashed at the waist.

sash ² American  

[sash] / sæʃ /

noun

1. a fixed or movable framework, as in a window or door, in which panes of glass are set.

2. such frameworks collectively.

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verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with sashes or with windows having sashes.

sash ¹ British  

/ sæʃ /

noun

1. a frame that contains the panes of a window or door

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verb

1. to furnish with a sash, sashes, or sash windows

sash ² British  

/ sæʃ /

noun

1. a long piece of ribbon, silk, etc, worn around the waist like a belt or over one shoulder, as a symbol of rank

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Other Word Forms

• sashless adjective

Etymology

Origin of sash¹

1585–95; dissimilated variant of shash (turban of ) muslin < Arabic shāsh

Origin of sash²

1675–85; back formation from sashes (plural), dissimilated variant of shashes chassis

Example Sentences

Mrs. Sasaki helped her put on the kimono and tie the sash.

From Literature

Leading the procession has been Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Vietnamese monk whose saffron sash is adorned with sheriff badges from the many counties that have hosted them and secured the roads.

From Barron's

But this was what France always said when they got bumped, so he let his shorts leg go and readjusted his sash.

From Literature

The upper part was left plain "so that the presidential sash would stand out," recalled Trujillo.

From Barron's

Social-media posts show her graduating from high school with an “honors” sash and hosting a housewarming party last year.

From The Wall Street Journal