headband

noun

head·​band ˈhed-ˌband How to pronounce headband (audio)
1
: a band worn on or around the head
2
: a narrow strip of cloth sewn or glued by hand to a book at the extreme ends of the spine

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Jennifer Behr’s elegant headbands make any bridal look feel a touch more pretty and playful, while Lelet NY’s options bring plenty of sparkle. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025 The headband features a bold FOX logo, absorbs moisture from the skin and dries quickly. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025 The royal wore it in October, during a visit to Holstebro in celebration of the city’s 750th anniversary, pairing it with a burgundy headband, matching gloves, and matching Aquazzura Gainsbourg 85 Boots. Marissa Muller, WWD, 28 Dec. 2024 Spectrum’s esteemed former editor Tekla Perry briefly tested out the headband, though in less-than-ideal conditions. IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headband 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of headband was circa 1522

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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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headband

noun
head·​band -ˌband How to pronounce headband (audio)
: a band worn on or around the head

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