do-rags

noun

plural of do-rag
as in handkerchiefs
a scarf worn on the head he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym

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Recent Examples of do-rags So Lee began covering his head with hats and do-rags. — Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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  1. handkerchiefs
  2. bandannas
Noun
  • Caught unprepared for chemical warfare and lacking standard-issue gas masks, Allied soldiers improvised by covering their mouths and noses with handkerchiefs or pieces of cloth drenched in water or urine.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Fire-resistant clothing should include sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants, hats, handkerchiefs and high visibility goggles.
    — Hali Smith August 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of handkerchiefs
Noun
  • Fans of the two Florida brands can also purchase merchandise such as reusable to-go cups and bandanas.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Sevy, which launched three months ago, sells colorful bandanas to protect the wearer’s neck or head.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bandannas

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“Do-rags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rags. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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