bandanna

variants or bandana
as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes

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Recent Examples of bandanna Groomers will use bandanas, ties and bows as a way to improve their customer satisfaction and branding. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 The accessories are just as strong, featuring everything from crocheted beanies and luxe fur caps to sleek leather bandanas, each one effortlessly tying a look together with distinct character. Essence, 22 Sep. 2025 That could be a full tablecloth, a runner, or even something as small as a bandana. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for bandanna
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandanna
handkerchief
Noun
  • Weeks after Mary was buried, the children of Frederica Loss, who ran a tavern near the crime scene, discovered a handkerchief marked with Mary’s initials, along with her parasol and parts of her dress, hidden in the brush.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Place a handkerchief between the dust bag and hose to capture the ladybugs, then take the vacuum outside and open it to release them.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Bandanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandanna. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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