Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

babushka

Noun

bə-ˈbush-kə

Definition

A headscarf tied under the chin, typically worn by women, often associated with Eastern European culture.

Examples

She wore a colorful babushka while gardening.
The old woman in the market had a traditional babushka tied snugly around her head.
In the story, the babushka played a key role in the village’s traditions.

Meaning

The term ‘babushka’ refers to an older woman or grandmother in Russian, and it is also used to describe a type of headscarf that has cultural significance in various Slavic countries.