headscarf

noun

head·​scarf ˈhed-ˌskärf How to pronounce headscarf (audio)
plural headscarves ˈhed-ˌskärvz How to pronounce headscarf (audio) also headscarfs
: a fabric covering for the head worn especially by women
… young, well-educated European Muslim women who wear the headscarf as a conscious, articulate choice …Timothy Garton Ash
The stereotypical fortuneteller, a wizened old woman in a fringed headscarf hunched over a crystal ball …Louise Erdich
The US Justice Department, for example, has supported the right of Muslim girls to wear headscarves in public schools.Robert O. Paxton

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The security agents who enforce hijab laws, informally called morality police, have recently started easing public confrontations with women over the headscarves, following the election of reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian who campaigned on opposing these police patrols. Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 Donning a white headscarf and matching white sunglasses, Bieber faces the camera in one black-and-white photo, placing a hand under her bump. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024 Draw on faux tattoos with an eyeliner pencil like Carmi, or throw on a colorful headscarf like Sydney. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2024 In a pair of scenes, Riklis defiantly reminds the viewer of Amini when Farahani looks in the mirror, puts on a headscarf and then removes it. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headscarf 

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of headscarf was in 1688

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“Headscarf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headscarf. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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