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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 Among the hundreds of marchers clad in purple or with green bandanas, some beat drums and others carried signs. Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025 Bowls, beds and bandanas are placed in every pet-friendly room, and dogs are welcome on all outdoor dining terraces. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025 Style with a silk scarf instead of a bandana to get the vibes without looking like the extra in a John Wayne movie. Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025 But the lovable doodle looked smart Saturday in a purple-and-orange bandanna. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandanna
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandanna
handkerchief
Noun
  • Wednesday’s home defeat against Manchester City leaves the Spaniard with just three wins across his last 10 games, but fans inside the Bernabeu stopped short of the white handkerchief-waving protest that often marks the death throes of a Los Blancos head coach.
    Jack Bantock, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
  • For application, Henriksen suggests wrapping an ice cube in a thin cotton handkerchief and massaging it across the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025

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“Bandanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandanna. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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