kerchief

Definition of kerchiefnext
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as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face

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as in towel
a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief

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Recent Examples of kerchief Bo, complete with a blue kerchief with an image of a Metro Police badge on it. Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025 On the Dogue cover, the two canines pose with their tongues out while riding a white miniature Mercedes-Benz, modeling kerchiefs specially ordered for the occasion by Carpenter’s mom. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025 Just ask Emma Watson or Sofia Richie Grainge—who recently doubled down on gingham by pairing an oversized gingham shirt with a matching hair kerchief. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 July 2025 Bandanas and kerchiefs worn tightly around the neck emerged as the must-have item. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for kerchief
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Noun
  • Zendaya paired the handkerchief-hem dress with satin pumps.
    Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The plot turns on the mystery of a handkerchief that Othello gives to Desdemona.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Keep a large towel or two in your car to cover your seats, center console and dashboard.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • An inspection found traces of the insecticide phosphine gas on towels, masks and swab samples taken from the hotel.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 June 2026

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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchief. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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