noun
- plural of barong; traditional formal shirts worn in the Philippines, typically made of lightweight fabric and worn untucked
Usage: Filipino formal wear
Examples
- The wedding party wore matching white barongs for the ceremony.
- He packed several barongs for his business trip to Manila.
- Traditional barongs are made from piña or jusi fabric.
- The groom’s barongs were embroidered with intricate designs.
- Many Filipino men wear barongs to formal events and celebrations.