| 释义 |
Definition of shamiana in English: shamiananounˈʃɑːmɪɑːnə Indian A marquee. Example sentencesExamples - Anything from chairs and tables to utensils, lamps and shamianas are there for the asking, for a ‘small’ price.
- In time the shamianas and tents were replaced by buildings - barracks for soldiers and quarters for officers and their families.
- Since the hall can seat only about 2,000 guests, the land adjacent to the compound is also being taken on rent to put up shamianas.
- Heat, dust and rusty autorickshaws that await the tourist who decides to venture on a local sightseeing are all just part of the show; so are the shamianas erected by the side of the wharf and people selling handicrafts.
- One viewer complained that a few select stands had all the facilities: shamianas and carpets and flower pots and bottled drinks on ice.
Origin Via Urdu from Persian shāmiyāna. |