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US/ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/
UK/ˈhæŋ.kə.tʃɪf/
a small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, face or hands
In context
He pulled a white handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his forehead.
My grandmother always carries a cotton handkerchief in her purse.
The passengers waved their handkerchiefs as the train left the station.
Words that go with handkerchief
adjective + noun
- cotton handkerchiefA cotton handkerchief is gentle on your skin.
- silk handkerchiefHe wore a silk handkerchief in his jacket pocket.
- white handkerchiefShe waved a white handkerchief from the window.
verb + preposition
- pull out a handkerchiefHe pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose.
- wipe with a handkerchiefShe wiped her eyes with a handkerchief.
verb + noun
- wave a handkerchiefThey waved a handkerchief to say goodbye.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
handkerchifCorrect: handkerchief