noun
- plural of handkerchief; small squares of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose or face
Examples
- She always carries clean handkerchiefs in her purse.
- The gentleman offered one of his handkerchiefs to the crying child.
- Paper handkerchiefs are more convenient than cloth ones.
- My grandmother embroidered beautiful handkerchiefs as gifts.
- He pulled out several handkerchiefs from his coat pocket.
- The store sells both disposable and reusable handkerchiefs.