noun
- a long, loose outer garment worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body and face
Usage: also spelled 'burqa'; worn primarily in South Asia and Afghanistan
Examples
- She wore a blue burka when she went to the market.
- The burka is a traditional garment in many Muslim-majority countries.
- Some women choose to wear a burka for religious or cultural reasons.
- The fabric of her burka was embroidered with intricate patterns.
- Debates about the burka often involve questions of religious freedom and cultural identity.