Turban: meaning, definitions and examples

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turban

 

[ หˆtษœหbษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

traditional headwear

A turban is a type of headwear that is traditionally worn in various cultures around the world. It is a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head, typically worn by men. Turbans can vary in color, material, and style, depending on the cultural traditions of the wearer.

Synonyms

head covering, headdress, headwrap.

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Word Description / Examples
turban

Same as the first entry, it refers to a traditional head covering worn primarily for religious or cultural reasons.

  • He always wears a turban as a part of his religious practice
headwrap

Describes a piece of fabric wrapped around the head for cultural, religious, or fashion reasons, often used in casual contexts.

  • She skillfully tied the headwrap to match her outfit for the festival
headdress

Refers to an elaborate piece of headwear that is often decorative and worn for ceremonial purposes or special occasions.

  • The dancer's headdress was adorned with colorful feathers and beads
head covering

A general term for anything that covers the head, encompassing a range of cultural, religious, and functional headwear.

  • It's important to wear a head covering in this place of worship

Examples of usage

  • The Sikh man wore a brightly colored turban.
  • Her turban matched her traditional dress perfectly.
  • The priest's turban was a symbol of his religious beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "turban" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น turbante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค—เคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Turban

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sorban

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัŽั€ะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ turban

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒผใƒใƒณ (tฤban)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท turban

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ turbante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผrban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ฐ๋ฒˆ (teobeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ุงู…ุฉ (emฤma)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turban

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ turban

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคดๅทพ (tรณujฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ turban

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรบrban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (แนญurbani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ turbante

Etymology

The turban has a long history dating back thousands of years, with origins in the Middle East and South Asia. It has been worn by various cultures for religious, cultural, or practical reasons. Turbans have different meanings and styles across different regions, but they are all united by their distinctive wrapped design.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,428, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.