Definition of do-ragnext
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 Fifty-two models followed her, in a dizzying array of looks: garments cut up and spliced back together with rouleau loops; hooded habits somehow rigged to float behind bodies; beaded do-rags; demure knit dresses; crocodile skin and leopard print and black latex. Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-rag
Noun
  • The touches of personal embroidery on little muslin handkerchiefs and the ‘ghost’ handbags were a clever touch.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Over time, the slim medium-size cube became my portable underwear drawer; the wide small pouch was my outdoor gear bag (beanie, gloves, handkerchief, swimsuit, and foldable cap); and the wide medium size held my bras and socks.
    Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Written on the bandana, in Urdu and English, were slogans indicating the wearer’s readiness for martyrdom.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Fans visiting the café will also find official merchandise, including Survivor bandanas and shirts.
    Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026

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“Do-rag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rag. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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