1. a piece of cloth worn around the hips and between the legs as a basic garment
Usage: traditional garment

Examples

• The ancient warrior wore only a simple loincloth into battle.
• Many traditional cultures used loincloths as everyday clothing.
• The museum displayed a ceremonial loincloth made of woven fibers.
• In hot climates, a loincloth provided minimal but practical coverage.
• The anthropologist studied the different styles of loincloths across various tribes.
• Historical paintings often depicted laborers wearing basic loincloths.