Synonyms of kerchief

kerchief

noun

ˈkər-chəf 

1

as in handkerchief

a scarf worn on the head

tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handkerchief
• bandana
• bandanna
• mantilla
• babushka
• madras
• shawl
• do-rag
• hanky
• hankie

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• towel
• napkin
• handkerchief
• hanky
• hankie
• bandana
• tissue
• bandanna
• serviette

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kerchief

Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025

Since the advent of the movement, hundreds of thousands of women have marched to the Palace of Congress, many of them wearing green kerchiefs, the symbol of the movement. —Graciela Mochkofsky, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025

Lidia covered her hair with a kerchief and tucked her bag in her armpit to keep its contents dry. —Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025

If yes, instead of knotting your bandana headband below your hairline, tie the ends in the back so the top of your head is fully covered with the rest of the kerchief. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025