burka
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of burka
1830–40; < Urdu burgaʿ < dialectal Arabic burqaʿ
Vocabulary lists containing burka
The Middle East and Central Asia - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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And she has twice worn a burka in the chamber to press for a ban on the garment.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
She previously wore a burka to parliament in 2017, also calling for a national ban at the time.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
A burka is a one-piece veil that covers the face and body, often leaving just a mesh screen to see through.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Yusuf resigned suddenly from the role on Thursday, shortly after saying it was "dumb" for new Reform MP Sarah Pochin to call on the prime minister to ban the burka.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
She tapped her foot and pulled back her burka, revealing flashing brown eyes under arched eyebrows.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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