Meaning of the word handkerchief in English

What does handkerchief mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

handkerchief

US /ˈhæŋ.kɚ.tʃiːf/
UK /ˈhæŋ.kɚ.tʃiːf/

Noun

1.

a square piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the nose or drying the eyes when they are wet with tears:

Example:
She took out her handkerchief and blew her nose loudly.
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