Synonyms of bandanna

bandanna

noun

ban-ˈda-nə 

variants or bandana

as in handkerchief

a scarf worn on the head

she uses her colorful print bandanna to keep the hair out of her eyes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handkerchief
• kerchief
• babushka
• mantilla
• do-rag
• madras
• shawl
• hankie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bandanna

T-shirts, socks, lighters, stickers, bandanas and water bottles feature the French outdoor brand’s logo — a white-bearded hiker — alongside Andelman’s signature psychedelic mushroom visual. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

One woman is carrying a bright pink bag and another has a large pink bandana tied to her purse. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Authorities say after the carjacking, the woman driving Garrett’s car called 911 and gave a description of the attacker as an armed man wearing a red bandana. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

In a 1987 article for the New York Times, Albuquerque jewelry salesman Manny Goodman recalls seeing Native Americans wearing bandanas clasped with silver conches as early as the 1930s. — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026