turban
noun
a man's headdress worn chiefly by Muslims in southern Asia, consisting of a long cloth of silk, linen, cotton, etc., wound either about a cap or directly around the head.
turbaned
-
a word derived from
turban.
Example Sentences
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A convoy of white and black turbaned mullahs in camouflage, guns strapped across their chests, growls past in a parade of motorcycles - another startling moment of this night.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
He figured that if one student had learned about Sikhs then maybe other turbaned children wouldn’t be bullied the way his son had been in Ohio.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
In the colorful outdoor markets nearby, turbaned Taliban gunmen stood guard on corners and boys hawked white Taliban flags.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2021
The black-bearded and turbaned Mr. Assad had just started on his second glass of green tea on a recent Thursday when two brothers from the neighboring Sayedabad district arrived with a complaint.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
Mama clucked her tongue and placed a firm grip on Ella's shoulders as they made their way toward the turbaned man with the floating scroll.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
