turban
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Definition
A turban is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head, often worn for religious or cultural reasons, especially in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African cultures.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and religious contexts, especially among Sikh men and in Middle Eastern cultures. Do not confuse with 'hat' or 'headscarf.' 'Turban' refers specifically to cloth wrapped in a particular style.
Spanish: turbantePortuguese (BR): turbantePortuguese (PT): turbanteChinese (Simplified): 头巾（包头巾）Chinese (Traditional): 頭巾（包頭巾）Hindi: पगड़ीArabic: عمامةBengali: তুরবান - পাগড়িRussian: тюрбанJapanese: ターバンVietnamese: khăn xếp - khăn turbanKorean: 터번Turkish: türban - sarıkUrdu: پگڑی - دستارIndonesian: sorban - turban
Example Sentences
I love the colors of your turban—it really stands out!
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A turban is part of Sikh tradition.
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He wears a turban every day.
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The man in the photo has a white turban.
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It takes skill to wrap a turban neatly.
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Some people wear a turban to show respect for their faith.
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