bandannas
|ban-dan-na|
/bænˈdænə/
(bandanna)
cloth for tying
Etymology
'bandanna' originates from Hindi/Urdu, specifically the word 'bandhna' (also related to 'bāndhnū'), where 'bandh-' meant 'to tie'.
'bandanna' entered English in the late 18th century via contact with South Asia (through trade and Portuguese/Anglo-Indian usage); the Hindi/Urdu term was adopted into English as 'bandana'/'bandanna'.
Initially it meant 'a cloth for tying' and over time came to mean specifically 'a cloth worn on the head or neck (decorative or protective)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large, often patterned piece of cloth (usually square or triangular) worn tied around the head or neck, or used as a handkerchief or protective covering.
They tied colorful bandannas around their necks to keep the sun off.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/09 21:52