Synonyms of madras

madras

noun

ˈma-drəs 

as in handkerchief

a scarf worn on the head

an Indian woman wearing a madras in bright yellow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handkerchief
• bandanna
• babushka
• kerchief
• mantilla
• shawl
• do-rag
• hankie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of madras

Standalone cotton twill, madras, linen, rayon and poplin are light, airy and breathable—and therefore should be avoided at all costs. — Barry Samaha, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2023

Robbie Kendall was waiting on the steps of the tomb in madras shorts and a light blue polo shirt, his blond hair worn just long enough to suggest surfer without actually looking disreputable. — Nick Romano, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2022

Straight teeth and sandy hair, Izod T-shirts and madras skirts and boat shoes. — Longreads, 1 Oct. 2022