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turban

[tur-buhn] / ˈtɜr bən /
NOUN
headdress
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He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

She remembers Saar sporting many a turban, chunky jewelry and large hats.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

Amrit Kaur, a Sikh teacher who grew up in Quebec and who wears a turban, is one of the appellants in the case.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

The original law prevents judges, police officers, teachers and public servants from wearing symbols such as the kippah, turban, or hijab while at work.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2025

She was dressed in bright red from the top of her elaborate turban to the tips of her polished fingernails, and an air of regal self-assurance seemed to travel with her.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

As galas go, Becket’s is a doozy, with guests sporting kippahs, turbans and zucchettos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

She’s in one of her signature turbans — this one has a third eye front and center — and holds a cane in the shape of a black cat.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

Singh himself owns turbans in more than a 100 shades.

From BBC May 31, 2025

“I want other Sikhs to know that their turbans, beards and other articles of faith don’t have to be an obstacle to any career, including one like mine,” he said.

From Washington Times Aug. 11, 2023

They wiped their sweat with the ends of their turbans.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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