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bandanna

noun
ban·​dan·​na | \ ban-ˈda-nə How to pronounce bandanna (audio) \
variants: or bandana

Definition of bandanna

: a large often colorfully patterned handkerchief

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Examples of bandanna in a Sentence

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

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Game participants get a pin-on Fox character button and game winners can choose from a bandanna or lanyard prize. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "No badge? No problem at mostly free Comic-Con outdoor events," 19 July 2019 Vendors offered various wares at this year’s event, from pet bandannas to pet portraits. Stefanie Valentic, cleveland.com, "North Royalton goes to the dogs at 13th annual pet carnival," 29 July 2019 On his three trips to the podium, Dressel tied a bandanna belonging to a late high school mentor onto the ribbon holding his medal. Beth Harris, Twin Cities, "Lakeville’s Regan Smith wins gold at world swimming championships," 27 July 2019 For several hours, groups wearing bandannas and hoods ran through the streets, smashing store windows and setting fire to various buildings, including a medical center and a library, radio station Europe 1 reported. Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, "Protests erupt in French city after a 22-year-old was stopped by police — then shot and killed," 4 July 2018 Except that an angel would probably not wear that alarmingly bright Hawaiian-style shirt, let alone that bandanna. The Editors, Marie Claire, "Spencer Pratt and Justin Bieber Took a Photo Together and It Has So Many Layers," 29 June 2018 For every Tito's drink purchased, $1 will be donated to the Detroit Dog Rescue and each dog will receive a Tito's bandanna. Caroline Blackmon, Detroit Free Press, "2-day dog fest in Wyandotte aims to celebrate man's best friend," 7 June 2018 Landlubbers don pirate bandannas as the evening starts with a dessert party — featuring treats from cake to Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwiches. Kathleen Christiansen, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Get a pirate's eye view of Magic Kingdom fireworks," 8 May 2018 In the post, Brennan showed the poster and bandanna students sent with him. Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Follow Loveland man's ascent of Mount Everest via Facebook," 17 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of bandanna

1741, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bandanna

Hindi bāṅdhnū & Urdu bāndhnū tie-dyeing, cloth so dyed, ultimately from Sanskrit badhnāti he ties — more at bind

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bandanna

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bandanna

: a square piece of cloth that is used as a head covering or worn around the neck

bandanna

noun
ban·​dan·​na
variants: or bandana \ ban-​ˈda-​nə \

Kids Definition of bandanna

: a large handkerchief usually with a colorful design printed on it

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