tam

noun

Definition of tamnext
as in turban

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  1. turban
  2. beret
  3. fez
  4. shako
  5. sombrero
  6. bonnet
  7. helmet
  8. hat
Noun
  • The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
  • The caskets of his family members sat beneath Khamenei’s, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • Destin Conrad was checkered out in a matching jacket and shorts set, topped off with a big beret.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • Dressed in a pink suit, matching fez and orange sneakers, band leader Ed Williams fueled the music and recalled Elmore James with his scorching slide guitar runs.
    — Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Then there is Toby, the fictional, fez-donning cartoon cat that Baseman calls his alter ego.
    — Iris Kwok May 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Definition of fez
Noun
  • The exhibit featured photos of Oloyede commanding Florida A&M’s band, along with her uniform jacket and a tall major shako (military-style) hat.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Sutton Foster crochets Hugh Jackman a marching-band shako for the occasion.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of shako
Noun
  • Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Quiroz recently began wearing a sombrero.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Definition of sombrero
Noun
  • The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • Otherwise, local sports programs, like bike advocacy groups focused on cycling or outdoor activities may accept helmet donations.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Note the flames used as decorative touches in the bedrooms, or the Formula 1 racing suit and helmet hanging in the primary suite.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • The ready-to-wear includes classic styles suitable for everyday wear, including a quarter-zip, long-sleeve, T, hat and towel.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Several candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring, while others have teased possible runs or had their names floated in recent days.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of hat
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