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sash

noun

ˈsash

Definition of sash

as in belt

a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist a dress with a flowered silk sash

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Recent Examples of sash Eneisy Rodríguez, a media professor, actress and dancer, carries the sash of Hialeah. — Sarah Moreno july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Palace maids stand around a plump woman, struggling to fasten a black belt sash around her waist. — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026 The next scene shows Miss America — identified as Rosemary LaPlanche, the 1941 titleholder — in a yellow dress and her sash, sitting on a red sofa alongside her publicity man. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 Camilla also sported her Legion d'Honneur French sash, Garter Star and Charles' family order. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sash

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Ethan Ampadu, the team’s 25-year-old captain, had a year remaining on his contract and a hugely impressive season under his belt in the Premier League.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
When the Mustangs’ coaches were measuring players’ speed last summer, Sydanmaa, a sophomore with just two years of football under his belt, clocked the second-fastest 40-yard dash in the program.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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While Dwayne rocked a black tuxedo jacket — the back of which included ribbons arranged to look like a spinal cord — with a matching pleated skirt, Hashian opted for a white halter gown with a stitched design.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Now at the National Museum of American History, the vanilla silk crepe dress, with its single waterfall ruffle and narrow claret ribbon at the waist, hinted at old-world craft and restraint.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

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