headscarf

/ ˈhɛdˌskɑːf /

noun

1. a scarf for the head, often worn tied under the chin

Example Sentences

With her young daughter, she makes her way by bus and train, but as she approaches the school where she works, she discreetly removes her headscarf under the hood of her coat.

From BBC

At left in “protolith: heat, pressure,” the artist is seen from behind, dressed in a white robe and headscarf.

From Los Angeles Times

During his election campaign he pledged to oppose police patrols enforcing the mandatory hijab headscarf.

From BBC

It followed prolonged public outcry over the law in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 while being detained by Iran's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab, or headscarf, "improperly".

From BBC

She returned to Pakistan where she mostly stayed at home in fear of her safety - she had faced criticism for not wearing a headscarf during the Games - and contemplated her next steps.

From BBC