Shaadi
शादी
SHAH-dee
A wedding or marriage ceremony in South Asian cultures.
Meaning & usage
Shaadi refers to a wedding or marriage ceremony, particularly in South Asian cultures such as those in India and Pakistan. It is a significant cultural event often celebrated with elaborate rituals, festivities, and gatherings of family and friends. The term is derived from Hindi and Urdu languages.
In a sentence
The couple invited us to their shaadi, which will be held over three days with various traditional ceremonies.
As seen in crosswords
Shaadi is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A wedding or marriage ceremony in South Asian cultures” (6)
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