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.
turbans
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pluralof turban.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The latter wore turbans and robes and spoke Arabic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The more devout Sikhs sport turbans and beards as symbols of their faith, which is neither Hindu nor Muslim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 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
There were also calls from the Sikh community in Canada for the ban on the wearing of turbans to be lifted.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2023
Then there were more responsible councillors in extraordinary hats, some of which were like tea- cosies, some turbans, some bird wings, some muffs.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
