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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Additional updates to the original also include ultra-soft velour ear cushions and an ergonomically padded headband designed to reduce pressure on the top of the wearer’s head which should please all those producers and engineers who spend long hours mixing. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Five headbands in a pack are great for smaller friend groups, and everyone can take them home afterward. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025 Queen Mary accessorized her look with black and white pumps, along with a black headband. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025 Her delicate baby hair and headband were a sweet touch. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headband

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 May. 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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