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Definition of bandanna

bandanna

/bænˈdæn.ə/
ban · dan · na
Plural:bandannas
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• noun

1

A large, brightly colored square of cloth, typically printed with white or yellow spots or paisley patterns, worn tied around the head or neck.

Example

"The hiker tied a cotton bandanna around her forehead to keep the sweat out of her eyes."

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• Rhymes for bandanna

• Nearby Words

bandaid
bandama
bandana
bandanna
bandbox
bandeau
banded

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century via Portuguese from Hindi 'bāndhnū', denoting a method of tie-dyeing cloth, ultimately from the Sanskrit verb 'bandh', meaning 'to tie'.

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