🇬🇧🇪🇸 turban - turbante : English Lesson
noun
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Meaning of "turban" ("turbante"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A turban is a special kind of headwear made by carefully wrapping a long piece of cloth around someone’s head. People in different countries and religions wear turbans to show respect, tradition, or style, and they can be plain or very colorful and fancy.
My little brother wrapped a towel around his head like a turban and declared himself the “Sultan of Snack Time.”
Our teacher wore a bright blue turban, and I swear it looked like it was hiding all the secret test answers inside.
At the costume party, my friend’s turban was so tall that he had to duck to walk under the “Happy Birthday” banner.
I made a turban for my stuffed bear, and now he refuses to sit on the shelf. He insists on sitting on a royal pillow.
People have worn turbans for thousands of years in many cultures—some Sikh men and women wear a turban every day as a sign of faith, respect, and identity.
At the market, Sam bought a bright strip and tied his first turban. The seller showed how to fold a turban, how to wrap the cloth around the head, and how to tuck the end. Each new turban came alive with color; a turban felt like a crown. When Sam adjusted his turban, the crowd clapped and he smiled, steady.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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