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Definition of bandana

bandana

/bænˈdæn.ə/
ban · dan · a
Plural:bandanas
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• noun

1

A large, printed piece of square cloth, often featuring a distinct pattern like paisley, typically worn tied around the head or neck for decorative or protective purposes.

Example

"He tied a red bandana across his face to keep the dust out of his lungs while riding his horse down the dry trail."

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• Rhymes for bandana

• Nearby Words

bandager
bandaid
bandama
bandana
bandanna
bandbox
bandeau

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Portuguese 'bandanna', which originated from the Hindi word 'bāndhnū' (tie-dyeing) or 'bāndhnā' (to tie), ultimately from the Sanskrit 'bandhana' meaning 'a tying' or 'bond'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bandana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bandana
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