turban

noun

tur·​ban ˈtər-bən 

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

ˈtər-bənd 

adjective

or turbanned

Illustration of turban

• turban 1

Examples of turban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nasrallah, who often invoked both God and guns with a distinctive lisp, wore a black turban signifying his descent from the Prophet Muhammad. —Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024

The turban is 100% mulberry silk and works wonders on any hair type or texture. —Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024

Staff in chic Sabyasachi turbans served abundant hors d'oeuvres, caviar, and Dom Perignon champagne, all gloriously enjoyed by guests in attendance. —Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024

Yang tells me about his favorite Sonny Angel: Snake, who has an albino serpent coiled on his head like a turban. —Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 8 July 2024

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

Kids Definition

turban

noun

tur·​ban ˈtər-bən 

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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