noun
- a head covering worn by some Muslim women, typically covering the hair, neck, and shoulders
Usage: also used to refer to the practice or principle of modest dress in Islam
Examples
- She chose to wear a hijab as part of her religious practice.
- The hijab comes in many colors and styles.
- Many Muslim women wear a hijab in public.
- Her hijab was decorated with intricate embroidery.
- The school's dress code policy included provisions for students wearing hijabs.