chador

or chad·ar, chad·dar, chud·dar

[ chuhd-er ]

noun

1. the traditional garment of Muslim and Hindu women, consisting of a long, usually black or drab-colored cloth or veil that envelops the body from head to foot and covers all or part of the face.

chador

/ ˈtʃʌdə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of chuddar

Word History and Origins

Origin of chador¹

1605–15; < Hindi < Persian chaddar, chādur veil, sheet

Example Sentences

A woman in chador sits on the pavement begging to be let into the smoking ruins of an apartment block, but men reason with her to stay put.

From BBC

The new arrivals are all from the Shia community and follow strict religious rules, with the women wearing the chador, a full-body cloak that covers everything but their faces.

From BBC

She was nine when her family, living in a town outside of Iran's capital Tehran, made her start wearing the chador.

From BBC

In Iran, the hijab - and the all-encompassing black chador worn by some - has long been a political symbol as well, particularly after becoming mandatory in the years following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

From Washington Times

In Iran, the hijab — and the all-encompassing black chador worn by some — has long been a political symbol as well, particularly after becoming mandatory in the years following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

From Seattle Times