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I have actual dreams of Bruce Springsteen calling me up on stage to wear a bandanna and play rhythm guitar next to Little Steven.
Tom Perrotta

Meaning of "bandanna" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BANDANNA

From Hindi bāndhnū tie-dyeing, from bāndhnā to tie, from Sanskrit bandhnāti he ties.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BANDANNA

bandanna  [bænˈdænə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BANDANNA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bandanna is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BANDANNA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bandanna

Kerchief

A kerchief also known as a bandana, is a triangular or square piece of cloth tied around the head or around the neck for protective or decorative purposes. The popularity of head kerchiefs may vary by culture or religion, as among Orthodox Christian women, Amish women, Orthodox Jewish women and Muslim women.

Definition of bandanna in the English dictionary

The definition of bandanna in the dictionary is a large silk or cotton handkerchief or neckerchief.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BANDANNA


anna
ˈænə
bandana
bænˈdænə
banner
ˈbænə
Diana
daɪˈænə
Guiana
ɡaɪˈænə
Guyana
ɡaɪˈænə
Hanna
ˈhænə
Hannah
ˈhænə
Havana
həˈvænə
Indiana
ˌɪndɪˈænə
joanna
dʒəʊˈænə
Louisiana
luːˌiːzɪˈænə
manner
ˈmænə
manor
ˈmænə
Montana
mɒnˈtænə
planner
ˈplænə
Savannah
səˈvænə
scanner
ˈskænə
Susanna
suːˈzænə
tanner
ˈtænə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BANDANNA

band-gala
band-pass filter
band-saw
Banda
Banda Aceh
Banda Sea
bandage
bandager
bandalore
bandana
bandar
Bandar Lampung
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandaranaike
bandari
bandbox
bandbrake
bandeau
bandeaux
banded anteater

WORDS THAT END LIKE BANDANNA

Alkanna
canna
caranna
Fianna
goanna
hosanna
manna
nanna
park savanna
platanna
Pollyanna
rabanna
savanna
Susquehanna
tanna
wanna

Synonyms and antonyms of bandanna in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bandanna» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BANDANNA

Find out the translation of bandanna to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bandanna from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bandanna» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大手帕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pañuelo
570 millions of speakers

English

bandanna
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

bandanna
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المنديل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бандана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bandana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রূমালবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

foulard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bandanna
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kopftuch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バンダナ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

손수건
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bandanna
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khăn rằn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைக்குட்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बँडेना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bandana
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fazzoletto a colori vivaci
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

barwna chustka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бандана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bandana
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φουλάρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bandana
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bandanna
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bandanna

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BANDANNA»

The term «bandanna» is regularly used and occupies the 74.666 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BANDANNA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bandanna» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bandanna» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bandanna

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2 QUOTES WITH «BANDANNA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bandanna.
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Colum McCann
About 25 years ago, I took a bicycle across the United States. I soon found out that the greatest item of clothing was the trusty bandanna. There were dozens of uses for a bandanna - as a pot holder, a chain cleaner, a sun shield, a headband, a snot rag, a declaration of Kerouacian intent.
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Tom Perrotta
I have actual dreams of Bruce Springsteen calling me up on stage to wear a bandanna and play rhythm guitar next to Little Steven.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BANDANNA»

Discover the use of bandanna in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bandanna and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Man in the Red Bandanna
On September 11, 2001, Welles Remy Crowther saved numerous people from the upper floors of the World Trade Center South Tower. "The Man in the Red Bandanna" recounts and celebrates his heroism on that day.
Honor Crowther Fagan, 2013
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The American bandanna: culture on cloth from George ...
Traces the history of the bandanna, describing how the images pictured on them reflect over two hundred years of American life
Hillary Weiss, 1990
3
Bandanna
Following his highly-praised Shining Brow (1993), which was also written as an opera libretto for the American composer Daron Aric Hagen, Paul Muldoon's Bandanna takes us into very different territory.
Paul Muldoon, 2010
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Bandanna Ballads: Including "Shadows on the Wall..".
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Howard Weeden, 2012
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The Red Bandanna
The Red Bandanna is the story of the adventures, friendship and love shared by a young boy and a wild animal.
David John Smith, Ljuba Levstek, 1999
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Sewing Simple Slipcovers: Stylish New Looks for Every Room
Place one bandanna diagonally over the chair back. Cut off the excess at the top of the chair, leaving a V^-inch (1.3cm) seam. Repeat with a second bandanna. 2 With the right sides of the bandannas together, pin then stitch this top seam.
Tracy W. Munn, 2003
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Sunset: A Novel
Bandanna shouted. "I thought you might feel that way about it," Everett replied. Wolf spun around and faced Everett, standing about five paces to Bandanna's right. "Wolf, you interfere, and I'm gonna plug you," Red said, surprisingly sober.
Glen Onley, 2003
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Yankee Magazine Vinegar, Duct Tape, Milk Jugs & More: 1,001 ...
Uses for a Simple Bandanna the same with another color that matches articles of clothing you're packing. Place this homemade spool in the aspirin tin, and you have a mini-sewing kit. Q You can do the same thing using an old film canister.
Earl Proulx, Yankee Magazine, 2004
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American Cowboy
t's just a square of fabric. But one could as easily say a cowboy is just someone who tends cows. The bandanna, like most parts of a cowboys costume, was functional, yet it added flair and set him apart from mere agricultural workers.
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A Dog's Best Friend: An Activity Book for Kids and Their Dogs
Materials E Handkerchief or square-shaped napkin (Note: A traditional bandanna measures 21 by 21 inches. If you select an already cut piece of fabric, you won't have to sew the edges to prevent fraying. Of course, if you're keeping with the ...
Lisa Rosenthal, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BANDANNA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bandanna is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Still On?! Katy Perry and John Mayer Spotted at Grateful Dead …
Mayer, 37, wore a blue bandanna in his hair, a denim shirt and loaded up on the accessories. The "Firework" singer Instagrammed a pic from ... «Entertainment Tonight, Jul 15»
2
Man shoots at 2 robbery suspects, injures 1
... Claybaker, was sitting in his car when he was approached by two black male teens with their faces partially covered with a bandanna or shirt. «WKRN.com, Jul 15»
3
Columbus Police looking for robbery suspect
The robbery suspect was said to have been wearing dark pants, black jacket, and a bandanna on his head and neck at the time. Anyone with ... «WISH-TV, Jul 15»
4
Deputies: Man wearing rubber gloves robs Pita Pit near UCF at …
The man walked into the restaurant at 12140 Collegiate Way around 3:30 p.m. armed with a knife and wearing rubber gloves and a bandanna ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
5
Fort Wayne Dairy Queen robbery caught on camera
The other was armed with a revolver and wore a printed bandanna over his face. If anyone recognizes this suspect they should contact Crime ... «News Sentinel, Jul 15»
6
Ramboat by Genera Games is a fun-filled action game available …
Like Rambo, he dons a red bandanna tied around his head. If you enjoy action and endless runners, this game has it in spades. More on the ... «DroidGamers, Jul 15»
7
Gawker — and First Amendment — may receive body blow from …
... into court wearing his signature bandanna, there is a chance he might take down Gawker – and maybe part of the First Amendment as well. «The Conversation US, Jul 15»
8
'Paper Towns' Star Cara Delevingne Officially Quits Modeling …
... a baseball-style bomber jacket and pairs of rabbit ear sneakers, covering her eyes with a pair of reflective aviators with a purple bandanna. «Movie News Guide, Jul 15»
9
Patriotic weekend continues as fans cheer women's World Cup …
... usually appears, and a trademark American Outlaws bandanna, the St. Petersburg resident said the circumstances felt vaguely familiar. «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
10
Man Dead After Stabbing at DC Metro Station; Suspect Identified
... arrest warrant for Jasper Spires, who is described as a black man wearing a blue shirt with writing on the left side, jeans and a red bandanna. «CBS Local, Jul 15»

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