bandanna
noun
ban·dan·na
ban-ˈda-nə 
variants
or bandana
: a large often colorfully patterned handkerchief
Examples of bandanna in a Sentence
she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes
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In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.
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Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Any dogs that participate will receive a dog bandanna.
—Aegis, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
Avoid yard work, or wear a mask or bandanna over your nose and mouth when working outside.
—Beth Biggee, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Bring a face covering like a bandanna or a PPE mask.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Any dogs that participate will receive a dog bandanna.
—Aegis, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
Avoid yard work, or wear a mask or bandanna over your nose and mouth when working outside.
—Beth Biggee, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Bring a face covering like a bandanna or a PPE mask.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bandanna
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“Bandanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandanna. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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bandanna
noun
ban·dan·na
variants
or bandana
: a large handkerchief usually with a colorful design printed on it
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