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turban

[tur-buhn] / ˈtɜr bən /
NOUN
headdress
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He remains true to his Punjabi roots, wears his turban as a sign of pride, and sings in his mother tongue.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Images of him in his austere wardrobe—a turban, clerical robes and a long, graying beard—appeared in offices, on billboards and murals throughout the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 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

I bent over so that he, a short man, could properly arrange the turban on my head.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Their turbans and beards are important symbols of their faith and culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025

And, even without recognition, their envoys - in signature traditional turbans and tunics - are among the world's most frequent flyers, jetting to meetings in many capitals.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2023

“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 were both dressed in their turbans and capes.

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene


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