Burka (Noun)
Meaning
A loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan; "the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mother felt it was a sign of respect to her culture to wear a burka in public.
- A tourist was surprised to see women wearing colorful burkas in the market.
- Women were instructed to wear the burka for protection from the dust storm.
- She put on her burka before stepping out of the house to attend the wedding.
- During her trip to Pakistan, Sarah noticed that many women wore the traditional burka in rural areas.