turban

[ tur-buhn ]

noun

1. a man's headdress worn chiefly by Muslims in southern Asia, consisting of a long cloth of silk, linen, cotton, etc., wound either about a cap or directly around the head.
2. any headdress resembling this.
3. any of various off-the-face hats for women that are close-fitting, of a soft fabric, and brimless, or that have a narrow, sometimes draped, brim.

turban

/ ˈtɜːbən /

noun

1. a man's headdress, worn esp by Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs, made by swathing a length of linen, silk, etc, around the head or around a caplike base
2. a woman's brimless hat resembling this
3. any headdress resembling this

Derived Forms

• ˈturbaned, adjective
• ˈturban-ˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• turbaned adjective
• turban·less adjective
• turban·like adjective
• un·turbaned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of turban¹

1555–65; earlier torbant, variant of tulbant < Turkish tülbent < Persian dulband

Word History and Origins

Origin of turban¹

C16: from Turkish tülbend , from Persian dulband

Example Sentences

For Burnett’s Norma, despite spending several episodes unconscious or immobilized in a bed or wheelchair, the character nevertheless is coiffed, made up and accessorized, often with a dazzling turban and earrings.

From Los Angeles Times

Born in Mashhad on Dec. 14, 1960, Raisi was born into a family that traces its lineage to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, marked by the black turban he would later wear.

From Seattle Times

Cardi B, who also wore a towering black turban, misnamed her designer Monday in an interview with Vogue.

From Los Angeles Times

Their black turbans covered their faces, except for their eyes.

From Literature

He had promised to tell the truth while wearing a white turban, which for Sikhs indicates someone who has led an exemplary life.

From BBC

Related Words

• bandana
• hat