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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The capsule includes a white satin headband topped with a black velvet bow, offering an easy entry point into Nouri’s signature motif. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 And the long but soft teeth ensure the headband can tame my thick hair without causing excessive tension or breakage. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Oct. 2026 Side sleepers and anyone worried about long-term hearing health should lean toward flat-speaker headbands or pillow speakers, which Laird flagged as the safer, more comfortable option for all-night use. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Quarterback Jim McMahon wore a headband and adopted a rebel stance while Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton led a powerful attack. — Ira Kaufman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 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

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