Definition of Handkerchief

a square piece of material carried in one’s pocket to be used to wipe their nose or face

Examples of Handkerchief in a sentence

The widow cried many tears into her soft handkerchief at her husband’s funeral.  🔊

Wiping his sweat from his brow, the farmer made use of his cotton handkerchief in the midday sun.  🔊

Placing a satin handkerchief in his tuxedo pocket, the well-dressed man looked like a million bucks.  🔊

To deal with runny noses, we always keep a cotton handkerchief within reach.  🔊

Mopping her forehead with a white handkerchief, the gardener could barely stand the excruciating heat.  🔊

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