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obi Synonyms

Another word for obi

Choosing another word for obi depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A wide, decorative sash or belt worn around the waist over a traditional Japanese kimono or martial arts uniform.

Usage Example

"She carefully tied a silk sash decorated with gold embroidery around the waist of her formal kimono."

Strong
sash
girdle
belt
Weak
cummerbund

• noun (Context 2)

A removable paper strip looped around the spine or cover of a book, vinyl record, or compact disc (especially in Japan) containing promotional details, pricing, and bibliographic information.

Usage Example

"Collectors of vintage Japanese vinyl records pay a premium for albums that still include the original paper bellyband."

Strong
bellyband

• noun (Context 3)

A traditional system of folk magic, sorcery, and religious healing of West African origin practiced in parts of the Caribbean (also known as Obeah), or a charm, fetish, or amulet used within this practice.

Usage Example

"Anthropologists studying colonial Caribbean folklore documented various local beliefs surrounding the power of the obeah."

Strongest
obeah
Strong
gris-gris
juju
Weak
charm
fetish
amulet
talisman

• Nearby Words

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obituarist
obituary

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obi. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obi
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