What does PAREO mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A wraparound skirt worn by men and women in Polynesia and the Pacific islands.

Pronunciations

• US: /pəˈreɪoʊ/
• UK: /pəˈrɛəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word "pareo" comes from Tahitian, a Polynesian language spoken in French Polynesia. It is a type of wraparound skirt that is commonly worn by both men and women in Polynesia and the Pacific islands. The pareo is usually made of colorful printed cotton fabric and can be worn in a variety of ways, such as a skirt, dress, or beach cover-up.

Synonyms

• Sarong

Related Words

• Skirt
• Dress
• Wrap
• Cloth
• Fiber

Example Sentences

• She wore a colorful pareo as a beach cover-up.
• He wrapped a pareo around his waist as a makeshift skirt.