Definition of do-ragnext
as in handkerchief
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-rag So Lee began covering his head with hats and do-rags. — Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 Police described the attacker as a man between the ages of 26 and 30, last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black do-rag. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Before the games, James eased his way to the interview podium with a giant water jug in his hand and a do-rag covering his hair, the last of the All-Stars to speak with the media. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026 Bad Bunny arrived on the Super Bowl stage wearing a silver trenchcoat and a matching do-rag. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do-rag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-rag
Noun
  • Other fabric scraps of the original dress were used to create handkerchiefs for Noah, her brothers, and herself to carry on the day.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • People’s handkerchiefs would come away from their foreheads stained with soot.
    — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Dior’s charm letter T-strap sandal, the patchwork bandanna flats at Celine, and Loewe’s super soft new fold-over bag in spearmint.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Hayes pulled down the bandana that covered his face and revealed himself to be the latest WWE superstar to align himself with the 946.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Do-rag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rag. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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