Definition
pareos
noun
- Plural of pareo; lightweight wraps or skirts worn in Pacific island cultures, typically made of colorful printed fabric.
Usage: Often used in casual or resort contexts; Also spelled 'pareu' or 'parau' in some island languages
Examples
- The resort gift shop sold colorful pareos in tropical prints.
- She tied a pareo around her waist before heading to the beach.
- Tourists often purchase pareos as souvenirs from their island vacations.
- The dancers wore traditional pareos during the cultural performance.
- Pareos are practical and comfortable clothing for warm climates.