plural kerchiefs
ˈkər-chəfs 
-ˌchēfs
also kerchieves
ˈkər-ˌchēvz
1
: a square of cloth used as a head covering or worn as a scarf around the neck
Examples of kerchief in a Sentence
tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face
dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief
Recent Examples on the Web
From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
There’s a deep revival of coastal Mediterranean style happening, with bandanas and kerchiefs on the head gaining popularity again.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Low, square necklines reigned supreme, albeit often worn with a neckerchief or kerchief to maintain modesty.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
Bo, complete with a blue kerchief with an image of a Metro Police badge on it.
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Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Nov. 2025
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
There’s a deep revival of coastal Mediterranean style happening, with bandanas and kerchiefs on the head gaining popularity again.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Low, square necklines reigned supreme, albeit often worn with a neckerchief or kerchief to maintain modesty.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
Bo, complete with a blue kerchief with an image of a Metro Police badge on it.
—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kerchief
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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kerchief. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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kerchief
noun
ker·chief
ˈkər-chəf
-ˌchēf
1
: a square of cloth worn as a head covering or as a scarf
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