handkerchief

The word “handkerchief” has 3 syllables: hand-ker-chief.

It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋkərˌtʃiːf/.

What is synonym and antonym for handkerchief?

In the thesaurus, “handkerchief” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for handkerchief along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for handkerchief

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief or neckcloth.

She pulled out a clean handkerchief from her purse to wipe her tears.
His handkerchief was embroidered with his initials.
I forgot my handkerchief at home, so I had to borrow one from a friend.
The magician made a colorful handkerchief appear out of nowhere during his act.
After the sneeze, he discreetly reached for his handkerchief.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to handkerchief, such as: bandana, bandanna, hanky, madras, napkin, scarf, towel.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.