headband
noun
head·band
ˈhed-ˌband 
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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This 3-piece Gymboree set featuring heart headbands and festive barrettes is a simple way to add Valentine’s Day flair without committing to a full outfit.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
In addition to holding and organizing socks, the gadget can also keep items like machine-washable gloves, hats, scarves, headbands, and even onesies for little ones safe and snug in place.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
The handover to the Red Cross took place on Palestine Square in Gaza City, and was marked by a large ceremony, in which phalanxes of armed Hamas fighters fanned out around the square in their military uniforms, black balaclavas and signature green headbands.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
The headband can function with or without the app, so an ongoing subscription is not required.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
In addition to holding and organizing socks, the gadget can also keep items like machine-washable gloves, hats, scarves, headbands, and even onesies for little ones safe and snug in place.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
The handover to the Red Cross took place on Palestine Square in Gaza City, and was marked by a large ceremony, in which phalanxes of armed Hamas fighters fanned out around the square in their military uniforms, black balaclavas and signature green headbands.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
The headband can function with or without the app, so an ongoing subscription is not required.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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