bandana

noun
UK /bænˈdæn.ə/
US /bænˈdæn.ə/

A bandana is a square cloth you tie around your head or neck.

She wore a red bandana to keep the sun off her head.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large patterned handkerchief used for wiping the face or nose.

He pulled a bandana from his pocket and wiped his forehead.

3. A cloth tied over the face to cover the nose and mouth, often for protection from dust.

The rider wore a bandana over his mouth to block the dust.

4. A decorative cloth tied around the neck as part of an outfit.

The cowboy's blue bandana matched his shirt.

5. A printed square cloth worn as a fashion accessory on the head.

She folded the bandana into a triangle and tied it at the back.