Loincloth

/ˈlɔɪnklɔːθ/
noun

A piece of cloth worn around the hips, especially in hot countries or, traditionally, by certain people such as Indigenous tribes.

The tribesman was wearing only a loincloth.
Visual representation of "loincloth" - A piece of cloth worn around the hips, especially in hot countries or, traditionally, by certain people such as Indigenous tribes.

Often appears as...

  • wear a loincloth
  • strip to a loincloth
noun

In figurative speech, a loincloth can refer to the most basic or primitive type of clothing, indicating simplicity or lack of civilization.

In the early years of humanity, people wore nothing more than a loincloth.
Visual representation of "loincloth" - In figurative speech, a loincloth can refer to the most basic or primitive type of clothing, indicating simplicity or lack of civilization.

Often appears as...

  • primitive loincloth
  • nothing but a loincloth

Usage tips

Literary

noun

A piece of cloth worn around the hips, especially in hot countries or, traditionally, by certain people such as Indigenous tribes.

The tribesman was wearing only a loincloth.
Visual representation of "loincloth" - A piece of cloth worn around the hips, especially in hot countries or, traditionally, by certain people such as Indigenous tribes.

Often appears as...

  • wear a loincloth
  • strip to a loincloth
noun

In figurative speech, a loincloth can refer to the most basic or primitive type of clothing, indicating simplicity or lack of civilization.

In the early years of humanity, people wore nothing more than a loincloth.
Visual representation of "loincloth" - In figurative speech, a loincloth can refer to the most basic or primitive type of clothing, indicating simplicity or lack of civilization.

Often appears as...

  • primitive loincloth
  • nothing but a loincloth

Usage tips

Literary

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Visual representation of "loincloth"
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Cultural Sensitivity

Understand that a loincloth can be important in some cultures, and referencing it disrespectfully could offend.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
While visiting the tribe, he showed respect for their customs, including their traditional loincloths.
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Historical Clothing

Recognize that loincloths were common in ancient times, as a historical form of clothing.

Illustration for Historical Clothing
In the museum, there was a display of loincloths used by ancient Egyptians.
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Descriptive Imagery

Use 'loincloth' to vividly describe a setting or character in hot climates or minimalistic conditions.

Illustration for Descriptive Imagery
The desert dweller was clothed in a simple, sun-bleached loincloth.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Understand that a loincloth can be important in some cultures, and referencing it disrespectfully could offend.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
While visiting the tribe, he showed respect for their customs, including their traditional loincloths.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Historical Clothing

Recognize that loincloths were common in ancient times, as a historical form of clothing.

Illustration for Historical Clothing
In the museum, there was a display of loincloths used by ancient Egyptians.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Descriptive Imagery

Use 'loincloth' to vividly describe a setting or character in hot climates or minimalistic conditions.

Illustration for Descriptive Imagery
The desert dweller was clothed in a simple, sun-bleached loincloth.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Sensitivity

Understand that a loincloth can be important in some cultures, and referencing it disrespectfully could offend.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
While visiting the tribe, he showed respect for their customs, including their traditional loincloths.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Historical Clothing

Recognize that loincloths were common in ancient times, as a historical form of clothing.

Illustration for Historical Clothing
In the museum, there was a display of loincloths used by ancient Egyptians.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Descriptive Imagery

Use 'loincloth' to vividly describe a setting or character in hot climates or minimalistic conditions.

Illustration for Descriptive Imagery
The desert dweller was clothed in a simple, sun-bleached loincloth.
Visual representation of the word "Loincloth"

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Video examples

Ben Dunlap: The...

who seemed to function as an entourage of Rhinemaidens. His name was Sandor Teszler. He was a puckish widower whose wife and children were dead and whose grandchildren lived far away. In appearance, he resembled Mahatma Gandhi, minus the loincloth, plus orthopedic boots.

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The ancient origins of...

the 720 BC Olympic victor tore away his loincloth so he could race unimpeded, inaugurating the Ancient Greek tradition of competing in the nude. Now there's a winning streak, if ever we've seen one. But all good things must end.

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Marty Raney PIPE National...

loincloth I know it's weird but you can make fun of me later that's the way it's gonna be you're gonna get a grayling stuck on your tally went crazy I know what you're thinking good thing I

Video examples

Ben Dunlap: The...

who seemed to function as an entourage of Rhinemaidens. His name was Sandor Teszler. He was a puckish widower whose wife and children were dead and whose grandchildren lived far away. In appearance, he resembled Mahatma Gandhi, minus the loincloth, plus orthopedic boots.

Video examples

The ancient origins of...

the 720 BC Olympic victor tore away his loincloth so he could race unimpeded, inaugurating the Ancient Greek tradition of competing in the nude. Now there's a winning streak, if ever we've seen one. But all good things must end.

Video examples

Marty Raney PIPE National...

loincloth I know it's weird but you can make fun of me later that's the way it's gonna be you're gonna get a grayling stuck on your tally went crazy I know what you're thinking good thing I

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Quote examples

Djimon Hounsou

American Actor

I feel like Africans are too often portrayed as people on the National Geographic channel: the image is of an African man in a loincloth chasing a gazelle. It's not intentionally racist; I wouldn't call it racist at all. It's a lack of understanding another culture.
Portrait of Djimon Hounsou

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Donny Osmond

American Musician

I got fitter when I did 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' I wore a loincloth - that's a lot of motivation!
Portrait of Donny Osmond

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Alan Alda

American Actor

I think I look better in a suit than a loincloth. So that may define some of the parts I play.
Portrait of Alan Alda

Quote examples

Jim Caviezel

American Actor

I was freezing in that loincloth.
Portrait of Jim Caviezel

Quote examples

Djimon Hounsou

American Actor

I feel like Africans are too often portrayed as people on the National Geographic channel: the image is of an African man in a loincloth chasing a gazelle. It's not intentionally racist; I wouldn't call it racist at all. It's a lack of understanding another culture.
Portrait of Djimon Hounsou

Quote examples

Donny Osmond

American Musician

I got fitter when I did 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' I wore a loincloth - that's a lot of motivation!
Portrait of Donny Osmond

Quote examples

Alan Alda

American Actor

I think I look better in a suit than a loincloth. So that may define some of the parts I play.
Portrait of Alan Alda

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Jim Caviezel

American Actor

I was freezing in that loincloth.
Portrait of Jim Caviezel
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