sando
/ˈsæn.dəʊ/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A sleeveless shirt or undershirt. In Indian English, it is often used for a simple vest worn under clothes or at home.
- He wore a sando under his shirt.
- I need a new sando for summer.
- He answered the door in a sando.
Adinary Nuance
A sando is more casual and regional than vest or undershirt. In Indian English, it usually means a sleeveless cotton top worn at home or under a shirt. In other English varieties, people may not know this word, so sleeveless shirt is clearer.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- á ba lỗ
- Spanish
- camiseta sin mangas
- Chinese
- 无袖背心
- Japanese
- タンクトップ
- Korean
- 민소매 셔츠
Etymology
Sando is an informal word used in Indian English. It likely came from a brand name or local speech, and it became a common everyday word for a sleeveless vest.
Common phrases
wear a sandocotton sandoold sando
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is sando a common word in English?
- It is common in Indian English, but not in every English variety.
- Is sando formal or informal?
- It is informal. Use it in speech, not formal writing.
- What is the difference between sando and vest?
- In Indian English, a sando is usually a sleeveless undershirt or home top.