Ao Dai Word Search

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A free Ao Dai word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.

Words to find: AODAI, LUNG, THAN, SLEEVES, COLLAR, CUFF, WAIST, SILK, COTTON, VELVET, BROCADE, EMBROIDERY.

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Ao Dai word list, defined

LUNG /lʌŋ/ · noun
Either of the two organs in the chest that breathe air into the body and expel carbon dioxide. A lung is a spongy, air-filled organ that is part of the respiratory system. Related: lungs, pulmones, pleura, pleurae.
THAN /θæn/ · conjunction
Used to compare one thing with another, typically to indicate a difference or a preference. It is often used in comparisons, such as 'I like this book more than that one'. Related: rather, more, less, as.
COLLAR /kɒlər/ · noun
A part of a garment that fits around the neck, typically made of a stiff or rigid material. A device or structure that encircles or supports something, such as a neck or a pipe. Related: neckband, neckpiece, choker, lapel.
CUFF /kʌf/ · noun, verb
A sleeve or part of a sleeve that can be turned back, or a blow or hit on the arm. To decorate or embellish with a band or strip of material. Related: band, strip, sleeve, fold.
WAIST /wɛst/ · noun
The part of the body between the base of the ribs and the hips, or the narrowest part of the body between the chest and hips. The middle part of something, such as a garment, that is not the top or bottom. Related: middle, midsection, stomach, belly.
SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
COTTON /ˈkɒtn̩/ · noun
A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows around the seeds of a cotton plant, used to make clothing and other textiles. Related: linen, silk, wool, flax.
VELVET /ˈvɛlvɪt/ · noun
A soft, smooth fabric with a thick, plush pile, often made from cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers. Velvet is often used for clothing, upholstery, and other decorative items. Related: velour, fleece, satin, silk.
BROCADE /broʊˈkeɪd/ · noun
A rich, intricate fabric with a pattern of gold or silver thread, often used for decorative purposes. A type of ornate fabric with a raised pattern. Related: tapestry, velvet, satin, damask.
EMBROIDERY /ˈɛmbroʊdəri/ · noun
The art or occupation of decorating or ornamenting fabrics, leather, or other materials with needle and thread, typically using patterns or designs. Related: needlework, satin stitch, cross-stitch, tapestries.

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