babushka

noun
UK: /bəˈbʊʃ.kə/
US: /bəˈbuːʃ.kə/

  1. A headscarf tied under the chin, traditionally worn by older women in Eastern Europe.

    1. My grandma wears a babushka to keep her head warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. She looked very traditional with her babushka and long woolen coat during the winter. [ ] [ ]

  2. A doll made of a set of hollow wooden figures that fit inside one another; also known as a nesting doll or matryoshka doll.

    1. My daughter loves playing with her babushka. [ ] [ ]
    2. The intricate painting on each layer of the babushka was a testament to the artisan's skill. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

headscarf kerchief
babushka adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of an older Eastern European woman or the headscarf they wear.

    1. She has a babushka style scarf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The designer's collection featured babushka-inspired head coverings and floral prints. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "babushka" in English means: A headscarf tied under the chin, traditionally worn by older women in Eastern Europe., A doll made of a set of hollow wooden figures that fit inside one another; also known as a nesting doll or matryoshka doll..

The phonetic transcription of "babushka" is /bəˈbʊʃ.kə/ in British English and /bəˈbuːʃ.kə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "babushka": headscarf, kerchief.

Example usage of "babushka": "My grandma wears a babushka to keep her head warm.". More examples on the page.