bandanna
noun
a large, printed handkerchief, typically one with white spots or figures on a red or blue background.
bandana
-
a variation of
bandanna.
Example Sentences
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Crowther, an equities trader, became known as the "man in the red bandana" after survivors told stories about a mysterious man wearing one over his nose and mouth.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
I had my AirPods in, and my gingham shirt and bandana signaled I was ready to celebrate Independence Day.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
A rustic leather embroidered bandana with “Banda La Movida” stitched vertically hangs from his left pocket — a keepsake his mom held onto from her brothers’ group back in the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
Biking in Bogotá Monday through Saturday remains a frightening experience, commonly undertaken with a bandana over one’s mouth, since the air quality is so poor.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2024
Goon and one of the guys in the bandana get DeVante and carry him inside.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
