bandanna
noun
ban·dan·na ban-ˈda-nə 
variants or bandana
: a large often colorfully patterned handkerchief
Examples of bandanna in a Sentence
she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes
Recent Examples on the Web
Bring a face covering like a bandanna or a PPE mask. —
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 On the head cover, there's a new character of the Jailbird that has a USA bandanna. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 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 Her lipstick perfect, her pink Rosie the Riveter bandanna arranged just so, Amanda pulls on a motorcycle jacket and boots to complete a signature look best described as roller-derby adjacent. —Carla Meyer, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandanna
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Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 On the head cover, there's a new character of the Jailbird that has a USA bandanna. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 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 Her lipstick perfect, her pink Rosie the Riveter bandanna arranged just so, Amanda pulls on a motorcycle jacket and boots to complete a signature look best described as roller-derby adjacent. —Carla Meyer, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandanna
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“Bandanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bandanna. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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bandanna
noun
ban·dan·na
variants or bandana
: a large handkerchief usually with a colorful design printed on it
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