Thesaurus results for KERCHIEF

kerchief

noun

ˈkər-chəf

Definition of kerchief

as in handkerchief

a scarf worn on the head tied the kerchief around her head to keep her hair out of her face

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as in towel

a small, often square piece of material that is used for personal hygiene purposes dabbed the sweat on his brow with a kerchief

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Recent Examples of kerchief 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 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. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Just ask Emma Watson or Sofia Richie Grainge—who recently doubled down on gingham by pairing an oversized gingham shirt with a matching hair kerchief. — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 July 2025 On the Dogue cover, the two canines pose with their tongues out while riding a white miniature Mercedes-Benz, modeling kerchiefs specially ordered for the occasion by Carpenter’s mom. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kerchief

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Some were seen drying their eyes with handkerchiefs in a Reuters live video of the scene.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
The day after the ceremony, photos circulated online of an ivory handkerchief embroidered with lace that was handed out to the wedding guests.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026