Thesaurus results for BANDANNA

bandanna

noun

ban-ˈda-nə

variants or bandana

Definition of bandanna next

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 Shoppers set a ceiling of $25 or under for apparel items—such as shorts and tops—and under $10 for accessories like sunglasses, bandanas and jewelry. —

Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026 Her lipstick perfect, her pink Rosie the Riveter bandanna arranged just so, Amanda pulls on a motorcycle jacket and boots to complete a signature look best described as roller-derby adjacent. —

Carla Meyer, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026 Inside, ticketholders were greeted with a purple bandana matching the rapper’s aesthetic, as well as free posters commemorating the moment, all hand-signed by Kamaiyah herself. —

Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026 This bandana is even better because it was made in a factory that invests in gender equity and women’s empowerment through Rise. —

Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandanna

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handkerchief

Noun

The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
He was believed to be a Black man, 50 years old or older, at the time of his death, and was found wearing size 32 pants, white boxer-style underwear, a white handkerchief, and one dark sock.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026