turban
/'tə:bən/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A head covering consisting of a long piece of cloth wound around the head: A garment, often made of fabric, that is wrapped around the head to form a covering.
- A woman's small, round, brimless hat: A style of hat, often decorated, that is shaped like a simplified turban.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He wore a white turban as part of his religious attire.
- She bought a stylish silk turban to wear to the wedding.
Advanced Usage
- "To wear the turban": This phrase can signify adherence to a particular faith or cultural tradition that uses the turban as a religious or customary article.
- In his community, to wear the turban is a sign of spiritual commitment.
Variants and Related Words
- Turbaned (adj): Describing someone who is wearing a turban.
- The turbaned man offered a friendly greeting.
Synonyms
- Headdress: A decorative covering or band for the head.
- Headwrap: A length of fabric wrapped around the head.
Related Phrases
- Turban shell: (This is a compound noun, listed here as a related term) A type of sea snail with a shell shape reminiscent of a turban.
Noun
- a small round woman's hat
- a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head