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handkerchief Synonyms

Another word for handkerchief

Choosing another word for handkerchief depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small square of finely woven cotton, linen, or silk fabric carried in a pocket or purse and used for wiping the nose, eyes, or face.

Usage Example

"He pulled a clean linen hankie from his coat pocket to dab the sweat from his forehead."

Strongest
hankie
hanky
Strong
pocket square

• noun (Context 2)

A square piece of cloth folded and worn around the neck or over the head as a scarf or bandana.

Usage Example

"She tied a bright red silk kerchief loosely around her neck to protect her skin from the sun."

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kerchief
Strong
neckerchief
bandana

• Nearby Words

handiness
handiwork
handjob
handkerchief
handknit
handle
handleable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Handkerchief. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/handkerchief
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