kerchief

noun
UK: /ˈkɜːtʃɪf/
US: /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

  1. A piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.

    1. She tied a kerchief around her head.
    2. The old woman always wore a kerchief to protect her hair from the sun.

Synonyms

scarf bandanna headscarf

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "kerchief" is /ˈkɜːtʃɪf/ in British English and /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kerchief": scarf, bandanna, headscarf.

Example usage of "kerchief": "She tied a kerchief around her head.". More examples on the page.