American English pronunciation

How to pronounce turban

IPA transcription: ['tɚbən]

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Noun

  • a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

  • a small round woman's hat

Usage examples

  • His reign was a time of disturbances and internal and external problems.
  • An African woman in a blue turban poses with an infant
  • They were tribesmen dressed in blue, with black rings surrounding their turbans.
  • Viewers protested and made a disturbance during the performances.
  • The saffron turban and clothes were given to Swami Vivekananda by Raja Ajit Singh.
  • He took to wearing a turban and was known as "Count Rockin' Sidney".
  • Malcolm showed some evidence of disturbance as a child.
  • The disturbances tended to involve artisans and cottagers who were not entitled to compensation.
  • Also with schizophrenia, neurosis, affective disturbances or personality disorders.
  • The introduction of Calvinism causes disturbance.