A sashA long strip used as clothing or a window component. can mean a band of fabric worn around the waist, or the frameThe supporting structure that surrounds and holds something in place. part of a window that holds the glass panesFlat pieces of glass used as sections in a window.. The clothing sense is older and less common; the window sense is the one most people mean today.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /sæʃ/
Easy pronunciation: SASH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the only syllable.
Use the window-frame meaning: the part that holds the panes of a window in place.
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Sash Meaning
the part of a window that holds the glass in place
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
Example: The old window sash needs to be repaired before winter.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- window sash — Exact synonym for the window sense.
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Other Meanings of Sash
Meaning 2
a band of fabric worn around the waist on clothing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
Example: She tied a silk sash around her dress.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cincture — Rare or formal term for a waist band or belt-like sash.
- girdle — Can work for the waist-worn sense, though it is less common and can suggest a different style of garment.
- waistband — Works when the sash means the waist-fitting band on clothing.
- waistcloth — Related term, but less common and more specific in usage.
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Sash Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- window sash
band of material around the waist on clothing
- cincture
- girdle
- waistband
- waistcloth
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse sash with scarf, but a sash is usually a decorative or structural band, not a neck covering.
- Do not confuse the clothing sense of sash with the window part; they are unrelated meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does sash mean in a window?
In a window, sash means the frame part that holds the glass panes.
What does sash mean on clothing?
On clothing, sash means a band of fabric worn around the waist.
Is sash the same as belt?
Not exactly. A sash can work like a belt, but it is usually a fabric band rather than a stiff strap.
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