Handkerchief Synonyms

hăngkər-chĭf, -chēf
A square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hankie
  2. neckerchief
  3. hanky
  4. kerchief
  5. napkin
  6. bandana
  7. headband
  8. tissue
  9. paper handkerchief
  10. scarf
  11. rag
  12. hankey

Words Related to Handkerchief

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. towel
  2. dressing-gown
  3. shawl
  4. pocket-handkerchief
  5. table-cloth
  6. hatband
  7. waistcoat

Handkerchief Sentence Examples

  • She took out her handkerchief and began to cry.

  • Fred held a large white handkerchief to his face.

  • I don't know how the others kept a straight face but I pulled out a handkerchief, pretending to blow my nose.

  • His hands ached and he tried tying a handkerchief to ease the pressure.

  • There was a handkerchief pressed to her nose and he thought she was crying.

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