bandana

ban·dan·na

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ban-dan-uh]
- /bænˈdæn ə/
- /bænˈdæn.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ban-dan-uh]
- /bænˈdæn ə/

Definitions of bandana word

noun bandana a large, printed handkerchief, typically one with white spots or figures on a red or blue background. 1
noun bandana any large scarf for the neck or head. 1
noun bandana A large kerchief, usually colourful and used either as headgear or as a handkerchief, neckerchief, bikini, or sweatband. 1
noun bandana kerchief 1
noun bandana A style of calico printing, in which white or bright spots are produced upon cloth previously dyed a uniform red or dark colour, by discharging portions of the color by chemical means, while the rest of the cloth is under pressure. 0

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Origin of bandana

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; earlier bandanno (second syllable unstressed) < Hindi bā̃dhnū tie dyeing

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Parts of speech for Bandana

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bandana popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bandana

noun bandana

scarf — a long, broad strip of wool, silk, lace, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head, for ornament or protection against cold, drafts, etc.; muffler.
neckerchief — a cloth or scarf worn round the neck.
hankie — a handkerchief.
hat — a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
cap — A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys.

All 7 Synonyms of bandana