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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Survivor legend and Traitors headband icon Parvati Shallow has accomplished something remarkable, carving out — and maintaining — a place in the public consciousness for nearly 20 years.
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Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
After checking into their hotel, the gymnastics star slipped into a skin-tight black dress, high black boots and an oversized headband.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
We’re dressed plainly, except for my mother, who wears a festive sweater and headband.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
These Sony headphones promise impressive sound quality, a long runtime of up to 50 hours, and a comfortable fit thanks to an adjustable headband and soft ear cushions.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
After checking into their hotel, the gymnastics star slipped into a skin-tight black dress, high black boots and an oversized headband.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
We’re dressed plainly, except for my mother, who wears a festive sweater and headband.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
These Sony headphones promise impressive sound quality, a long runtime of up to 50 hours, and a comfortable fit thanks to an adjustable headband and soft ear cushions.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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