bandanna

variants or bandana
Definition of bandannanext
as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes

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Recent Examples of bandanna Her long nails were painted cherry red to match the bandana, and her signature blonde hair was worn down in her usual style. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Additionally, the bar will feature a retail component where locals can check out Broken Bow’s hats, button-down shirts, bandannas and more, all of which feature Patterson’s original artwork and designs. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026 Accessories span trucker hats and denim bucket hats to a tote bag, bandanas and key chains. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026 Shoppers set a ceiling of $25 or under for apparel items—such as shorts and tops—and under $10 for accessories like sunglasses, bandanas and jewelry. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandanna
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandanna
handkerchief
Noun
  • Had Otello understood that all the world is a joke, as Falstaff startlingly reveals at the end of the opera, Iago would never have been able to poison Otello’s susceptible frail ego with his ridiculous tales of handkerchiefs and what-not.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Biographies and reports say Princess Kate typically carries just a few essentials, including lip balm, a compact mirror and a handkerchief, leaving everything else to aides.
    Terry Moseley, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Bandanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandanna. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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