turban

noun

tur·ban ˈtər-bən How to pronounce turban (audio)

: a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus)

: a headdress resembling a turban

specifically : a woman's close-fitting hat without a brim

: a rolled stuffed fillet of fish

turban of sole

turbaned adjective

or turbanned

ˈtər-bənd

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Many Sikhs wear a turban and do not cut their hair or shave their beards as an outward commitment to their faith.

Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 My daily routine includes a simple protective style of twists, or braids usually with a cute, light, breathable turban.

Akili King, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2022 With his white turban and dense, gray beard, his forehead marked by the bruising prized by some Muslims as denoting piety from frequent prayer, Dr. Zawahri had little of bin Laden’s charisma and none of his access to fabled family wealth.

Alan Cowell, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 With his white turban and dense, gray beard, his forehead marked by the bruising prized by some Muslims as denoting piety from frequent prayer, al-Zawahri had little of Bin Laden’s charisma and none of his access to fabled family wealth.

New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Ray also drew inspiration from Ingres’ work itself, including Baigneuse de Valpinçon and The Turkish Bath, two paintings in which the focal point is a nude woman facing away from the viewer with a turban on her head.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2022 Otherwise, the poached calamari (sliced into ribbons, formed into a turban and topped with seaweed matchsticks and a quail egg) is as compelling as ever.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 The decrees include a ban on women flying alone; a ban on women in parks on certain days; and a requirement that male workers wear a beard and the traditional turban.

Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2022 The victim’s turban, which is an integral part of the Sikh identity and is said to provide Sikhs spiritual strength, unraveled and fell off his head.

Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	turban
释义	turban noun tur·ban ˈtər-bən 1 : a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus) 2 : a headdress resembling a turban specifically : a woman's close-fitting hat without a brim 3 : a rolled stuffed fillet of fish turban of sole turbaned adjective or turbanned ˈtər-bənd Illustration of turban turban 1 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Many Sikhs wear a turban and do not cut their hair or shave their beards as an outward commitment to their faith. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 14 Apr. 2022 My daily routine includes a simple protective style of twists, or braids usually with a cute, light, breathable turban. Akili King, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2022 With his white turban and dense, gray beard, his forehead marked by the bruising prized by some Muslims as denoting piety from frequent prayer, Dr. Zawahri had little of bin Laden’s charisma and none of his access to fabled family wealth. Alan Cowell, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 With his white turban and dense, gray beard, his forehead marked by the bruising prized by some Muslims as denoting piety from frequent prayer, al-Zawahri had little of Bin Laden’s charisma and none of his access to fabled family wealth. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Ray also drew inspiration from Ingres’ work itself, including Baigneuse de Valpinçon and The Turkish Bath, two paintings in which the focal point is a nude woman facing away from the viewer with a turban on her head. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2022 Otherwise, the poached calamari (sliced into ribbons, formed into a turban and topped with seaweed matchsticks and a quail egg) is as compelling as ever. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 The decrees include a ban on women flying alone; a ban on women in parks on certain days; and a requirement that male workers wear a beard and the traditional turban. Jamey Keaten, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2022 The victim’s turban, which is an integral part of the Sikh identity and is said to provide Sikhs spiritual strength, unraveled and fell off his head. Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 20 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French turbant, from Italian turbante, from Turkish tülbent, from Persian dulband First Known Use 1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition turban noun tur·ban ˈtər-bən 1 : a head covering worn especially by Muslims and made of a long cloth wrapped around the head or around a cap 2 : a woman's small soft hat with no brim turban noun as in beret Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beret fez bonnet sombrero skullcap helmet kufi hood tam toque hat homburg headdress panama tricorne biretta fedora shako sunbonnet cloche kepi tricorn zucchetto bowler leghorn pillbox calotte headgear casque miter helm mitre topper derby cowl baseball cap castor boater hard hat top hat chapeau silk hat service cap overseas cap stovepipe capuche picture hat garrison cap high hat cocked hat opera hat plug hat skimmer cowboy hat stocking cap headpiece billycock cap sou'wester képi porkpie hat Stetson ten-gallon hat tam-o'-shanter nightcap lid warbonnet
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turban

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Illustration of turban

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