Synonyms of do-rag

do-rag

noun

ˈdü-ˌrag 

as in handkerchief

a scarf worn on the head

he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handkerchief
• bandanna
• kerchief
• mantilla
• shawl
• babushka
• madras
• hankie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of do-rag

Federal prosecutors say Davis would go on to don disguises — a wig once, and a do-rag-style head covering another time — again in March and July to impersonate two other NFL players on video calls and bilk millions more in loans. —ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026

So Lee began covering his head with hats and do-rags. —Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026

Police described the attacker as a man between the ages of 26 and 30, last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black do-rag. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

Before the games, James eased his way to the interview podium with a giant water jug in his hand and a do-rag covering his hair, the last of the All-Stars to speak with the media. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026

Bad Bunny arrived on the Super Bowl stage wearing a silver trenchcoat and a matching do-rag. —Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

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