bandannas

variants or bandanas
plural of bandanna
as in handkerchiefs
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 bandannas Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 Accessories span trucker hats and denim bucket hats to a tote bag, bandanas and key chains. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026 Each troop has its own set of merchandise, from camp T-shirts and bandannas to wristbands, pins and keychains. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026 Likewise, in fashion, bandanas, plaid shirts, prairie skirts, and Western boots have been busy infiltrating our wardrobes. Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026 These types of cooling dog collars use the same principle as the bandanas and headbands worn by athletes and are made from cloth material. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 The pajama collection includes button-up tops, pants, shorts, jumpers, bandanas, sleep masks, bedcoats and hair towels. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 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 This collection, the first celebrity collab for Lee, brings men's and women's clothing, fun bag charms, patchwork denim bags and even adorable pet shirts and bandanas -- over 100 items in total -- to shoppers for accessible prices ranging from $6 to $42. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandannas
handkerchiefs
Noun
  • Some were seen drying their eyes with handkerchiefs in a Reuters live video of the scene.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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