Turban: meaning, definitions and examples
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turban
[ หtษหbษn ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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turban |
Same as the first entry, it refers to a traditional head covering worn primarily for religious or cultural reasons.
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headwrap |
Describes a piece of fabric wrapped around the head for cultural, religious, or fashion reasons, often used in casual contexts.
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headdress |
Refers to an elaborate piece of headwear that is often decorative and worn for ceremonial purposes or special occasions.
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head covering |
A general term for anything that covers the head, encompassing a range of cultural, religious, and functional headwear.
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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:
๐ต๐น turbante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Turban
๐ฎ๐ฉ sorban
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ turban
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใผใใณ (tฤban)
๐ซ๐ท turban
๐ช๐ธ turbante
๐น๐ท tรผrban
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ๋ฒ (teobeon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ุงู ุฉ (emฤma)
๐จ๐ฟ turban
๐ธ๐ฐ turban
๐จ๐ณ ๅคดๅทพ (tรณujฤซn)
๐ธ๐ฎ turban
๐ฎ๐ธ tรบrban
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะปะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแ แแแแ (แนญurbani)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarฤฑk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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