noun
- plural of choli; a short blouse or fitted bodice worn under a sari in South Asian dress
Usage: chiefly Indian English; often worn as part of traditional or formal attire
Examples
- She wore a silk sari with matching cholis in vibrant colors.
- The shop displayed several embroidered cholis for the wedding season.
- Traditional cholis are often tailored to fit snugly under the sari.
- The designer created modern cholis that blend traditional and contemporary styles.