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zori

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈzɔːɹi/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • /ˈzoəɹi/ without the horse–hoarse merger
  • rhymes with -ɔːɹi

1

noun

Meaning 1

A Japanese sandal made from rice straw or lacquered wood, worn with a kimono for formal occasions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1983 July, Tony Annesi, Dogu: Tools For the Way, Black Belt, page 70, Zori should be left at the edge of the training area so they can easily be stepped into. In Western dojo, this is sometimes impractical, but zori should at least be put on as soon as possible after leaving the training area.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A sandal, usually of rubber, secured to the foot by two straps mounted between the big toe and its neighbour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: especially Southeast US

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flip-flop

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pusher

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sandal

History

Etymology

From Japanese 草履 (zōri).