Sari Word Search

Illustrated Sari scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
Illustrated Sari scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle

A free Sari 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: SARI, BLOUSE, PETTICOAT, PLEATS, PALLU, BORDER, BANARSI, KANCHIPURAM, SILK, COTTON, GEORGETTE, CHIFFON.

Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.

Sari word list, defined

SARI /ˈsɑːri/ · noun
A long piece of fabric worn by women in South Asia as a garment, typically wrapped around the body in a specific way. A sari is often worn on special occasions and is considered a traditional and elegant form of dress. Related: dress, garment, fabric, cloth.
BLOUSE /bluːz/ · noun
A woman's garment, typically a loose-fitting shirt with a collar and sleeves, often worn for casual or business wear. Related: shirt, tunic, camisole, chemise.
PETTICOAT /ˈpɛtɪkoʊt/ · noun
A woman's undergarment, typically worn under a skirt or dress, consisting of a layer of fabric that hangs from the waist and is usually gathered or pleated at the bottom. Related: underskirt, farthingale, crinoline, hoop skirt.
PLEATS /pleɪts/ · noun
A fold or crease in a piece of fabric, typically made by a seam or a series of parallel folds. Pleats are often used in clothing and textiles to create a decorative or functional effect. Related: folds, creases, ruffles, tucks.
BORDER /ˈbɔːdər/ · noun, verb
A line that marks the edge or limit of something; to be on the edge or limit of something. Related: edge, limit, perimeter, margin.
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.
GEORGETTE /ˈdʒɔːrʒɛt/ · noun
A lightweight, semi-sheer fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers, often used in clothing and home decor. Related: voile, organza, tulle, chiffon.
CHIFFON /tʃɪfɒn/ · noun
A lightweight, sheer fabric, often used in evening wear or as a lining. It is characterized by its soft, flowing texture and delicate appearance. Related: satin, organza, tulle, voile.

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