as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym

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Recent Examples of do-rag He was described as having tattoos on both arms, dark facial hair, and was wearing a black do-rag, white tee-shirt, green sweatpants, and yellow sneakers. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025 For finishing touches, the Fenty-founder wore a black lace do-rag with her hair in a long braid, and a stunning diamond and sapphire necklace to go with her earrings and oversized cocktail rings. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025 The Atlanta native elects to rock an Allen Iverson football jersey backwards, icy Opium chains, a do-rag to go with his double-horned hat. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024 Harris has updated it with his own stylistic touches, including a purple do-rag. Jazmine Hughes, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 He was dressed in street clothes, including a do-rag. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-rag
Noun
  • The older Burnett would put on a top hat, a black suit, a red tie and a red handkerchief.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The heat was now sweltering, my handkerchief sodden with use.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Outside of shows, bandanas, fringe bags, and cowboy boots have made their ways into the wardrobes of editors and influencers alike.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, guests can take a short survey and get a free Bronco hat or bandana, which can be customized with patches.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Do-rag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rag. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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