turban

noun

tur·​ban ˈtər-bən How to pronounce turban (audio)
1
: a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus)
2
: a headdress resembling a turban
specifically : a woman's close-fitting hat without a brim
3
: a rolled stuffed fillet of fish
turban of sole
turbaned adjective
or turbanned

Illustration of turban

Illustration of turban
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Examples of turban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cardi topped the outfit with a tall black turban and finished with massive diamond earrings and a necklace, plus diamond-and-emerald rings and a bracelet to match her jade green manicure. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 May 2024 Men in the faith are easily recognizable since many wear colorful turbans that hold up their uncut hair and have long beards. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turban 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French turbant, from Italian turbante, from Turkish tülbent, from Persian dulband

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turban was in 1588

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Cite this Entry

“Turban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turban. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

turban

noun
tur·​ban ˈtər-bən How to pronounce turban (audio)
1
: a head covering worn especially by Muslims and made of a long cloth wrapped around the head or around a cap
2
: a woman's small soft hat with no brim
turbaned adjective
or turbanned
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