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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I had my AirPods in, and my gingham shirt and bandana signaled I was ready to celebrate Independence Day.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
He stops outside just short of the door and finishes his cigarette, folding a bandana into a makeshift mask.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2025
He was wearing black and yellow shoes and liked to hike in a baseball cap with a bandana underneath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 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
He whipped out a ragged bandana to cover his nose and stalked away.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
