Thesaurus results for KERCHIEF

kerchief

noun

ˈkər-chəf

Definition of kerchief

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 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 Tie a wet kerchief over your nose and mouth, hurry to finish your transect, and paddle back through the haze as thousands of acres of pine barrens burn upwind. — Amy Davis, AZCentral.com, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kerchief

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Noun

Paden’s father, Jim Paden, wiped away tears with a handkerchief at the sight of his son in handcuffs and clad in an orange jail garb.

— Glenn Rice, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
And each guest received a monogrammed ivory handkerchief, in case the ceremony brought them to tears.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of handkerchief

Noun

For wet sweaters and other heavy garments, Gagliardi recommends rolling them in a clean, dry towel and gently pressing out the moisture.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
Hot water can cause shrinking, fraying, and pilling, which shortens the lifespan of your towels.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026