A caftan is a long loose garmentAn item of clothing worn on the body., usually with sleeves. It can refer to a traditionalConnected to customs or practices passed down over time. robe worn in parts of the Middle East and nearby regions, or to a women’s dress inspiredCreated with ideas taken from something else. by that style.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /KAF-tən/
Easy pronunciation: KAF-tən (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: KAF-tən.
Primary sense: a long loose robe or cloak worn traditionally in the Middle East.
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Caftan Meaning
a long loose robe worn traditionally in the Middle East
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A long loose cloak or robe with full sleeves and a sash, traditionally worn by men in the Levant.
Example: He wore a silk caftan at the ceremony.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- kaftan — Same garment spelling variant; valid substitute for this sense.
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Other Meanings of Caftan
Meaning 2
a loose women’s dress based on the traditional robe style
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A woman’s dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East.
Example: She chose a bright caftan for the summer party.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- kaftan — The spelling variant can also be used for this fashion sense.
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Caftan Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- kaftan
Women’s dress style inspired by the traditional robe
- kaftan
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse caftan with other loose robes or with modern dresses in general. The word specifically refers to this traditional robe style or a dress modeled on it.
- Spelling also varies as kaftan, which is the same word variant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does caftan mean?
A caftan is a long loose robe or cloak, and it can also mean a women’s dress styled after that robe.
What is a synonym for caftan?
Kaftan is the main synonym and spelling variant.
Is caftan the same as kaftan?
Yes. Kaftan is a common spelling variant of caftan.
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