1. a loose, short-sleeved or sleeveless tunic or blouse worn in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Malaysia, typically by women
Usage: often worn with a sarong or skirt; traditional or cultural garment

Examples

• She wore a traditional kabaya to the cultural festival.
• The kabaya is a common garment in Indonesian fashion.
• Her grandmother's kabaya was made from batik fabric.
• Many women choose to wear a kabaya for formal occasions in Malaysia.
• The museum displayed several antique kabayas from the 19th century.