kerchief

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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 Hadid’s Miu Miu outfit consisted of a yellow leather kerchief top and matching skirt. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 July 2024 For the next couple of centuries, the space around men’s throats was host to a bewildering array of cravats, stocks, scarves, kerchiefs, solitaires, jabots, and the style that eventually came to be called the ascot. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024 Dressed in a red-and-white striped bathing suit with a matching kerchief and sarong by Jacquemus, paired with bright red shoes, the singer gave off perfect beachy vibes as men on either side of her waved billowing blue fabric to mimic ocean waves around her. Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024 Image She was seldom seen without a white kerchief on her head, which was meant to symbolize the diapers their children had worn as babies and made the group recognized around the world. Lucía Cholakian Herrera, New York Times, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for kerchief 
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Noun
  • In addition to acting and directing, Hanks also had a line of stylish handkerchiefs, but the business shut down in December 2022.
    John Russell, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The highlight is a dancing pocket handkerchief who is a better dancer than Justin Timberlake.
    April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Your father-in-law will appreciate the feel of a warm towel post-shower.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Just so long as the receiver didn’t give you the towels in the first place!
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The embroidery on a napkin, the rim of a cup, the scalloping of a plate all delight and surprise.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The cocktail bar’s whimsical children’s book illustrations inspired the bar area’s menus, napkins, and matchbooks.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024

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“Kerchief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kerchief. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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