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turban Synonyms

Another word for turban

Choosing another word for turban depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A traditional head covering worn primarily by men in various parts of Asia and North Africa, consisting of a long piece of cloth wound tightly around the head or over an inner cap, and notably worn as an article of faith by Sikhs.

Usage Example

"The Sikh gentleman carefully tied a vibrant orange headdress before attending the morning service at the gurdwara."

Strong
headdress
Weak
headgear
headwear
wrap

• noun (Context 2)

A woman's soft, close-fitting hat designed with folds to resemble a wrapped cloth head covering, especially popular in 20th-century fashion.

Usage Example

"In the 1920s, glamorous Hollywood actresses often accessorized their evening gowns with elegant silk turbans."

Weak
hat
cap

• Nearby Words

tuppence
tuque
turaco
turban
turban buttercup
turbine
turbo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turban. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turban
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