noun
- A face veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire face except for the eyes.
Usage: Also spelled nikab.; Worn primarily in some Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian countries.; The practice is a matter of personal choice, cultural tradition, and religious interpretation.
Examples
- She chose to wear a niqab as part of her religious practice.
- The niqab is one of several types of Islamic head coverings.
- Some countries have debated regulations regarding the wearing of niqabs in public spaces.
- The niqab allows only the eyes to be visible.
- Women who wear the niqab come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.