Definition
pareu
noun
- a wraparound skirt or garment made from a single piece of colorful cloth, worn in Pacific island cultures, especially in Polynesia and Micronesia
Usage: Also spelled 'pareo' or 'paréo'; Common in Hawaiian, Tahitian, and other Pacific island traditions
Examples
- She wore a bright pareu decorated with tropical flowers to the beach.
- The pareu is a traditional garment throughout the South Pacific islands.
- He tied his pareu around his waist before heading to the luau.
- The shop sold colorful parerus in various patterns and designs.
- Tourists often purchase a pareu as a souvenir from their island vacation.