kurta

noun

kur·​ta ˈkər-tə How to pronounce kurta (audio)
ˈku̇r-tä
: a long loose-fitting collarless shirt of a style originating in India

Examples of kurta in a Sentence

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Guests walk around in the white cotton kurtas that are handed to them on arrival. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Jonas wore a tan-colored kurta with similar floral embroidery. — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 No cell phones in public spaces, and everyone gets organic cotton kurta pajamas to wear during their stay. — Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look. — Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kurta

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu kurtā, from Persian kurta

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kurta was in 1913

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“Kurta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kurta. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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