Thesaurus results for BANDANNA

bandanna

noun

ban-ˈda-nə

variants or bandana

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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 Pierce, who wore a bandanna and camouflage leggings, had tattoos of butterflies and flowers on her arms. —

Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 The dogs wore matching big sister bandanas in case something somehow got lost in translation. —

Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 Fans visiting the café will also find official merchandise, including Survivor bandanas and shirts. —

Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026 Her hair, styled by Vernon François, was partially covered by a bandana, which fit in with her monochrome look. —

Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandanna

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handkerchief

Noun

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
Particular mostly to Louisiana weddings, the second line parade is quite the celebratory tradition in which a brass band and parasol-wielding newlyweds lead their guests, who wave handkerchiefs or napkins, on a festive jaunt through the city (or around their reception venue).

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026