turban

/ˈtɜrbən/
noun
  1. A long piece of cloth wound around the head, worn especially by men in parts of South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, often for religious or cultural reasons.
    • In many cultures, a turban is a symbol of honor and respect.
    • The Sikh man carefully wrapped his turban before going to the temple.
    • She bought a beautiful silk turban at the market to wear for the festival.
  2. A type of hat or head covering that looks like a wrapped turban, often worn by women as a fashion accessory.
    • She wore a stylish turban to the garden party, matching her dress.
    • My grandmother used to wear a turban when she went out in the 1940s.
    • The fashion designer showed a collection with colorful turbans on the runway.