plural bandeaux also bandeaus
ban-ˈdōz 
1
: a fillet or band especially for the hair
2
: bra
also
: a band-shaped covering for the breasts
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The strapless gown was crafted with a bandeau-style bodice with a statement cutout beneath the bust.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
For the excursion, Will and Trey, 33 (whom the Oscar winner shares with ex-wife Sheree Zampino) donned matching white tees, black suits and killer shades, while Jada, 54, wowed in a black ruffled skirt and bandeau top with a massive gold collar.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Em Maxi dress + bandeau, $545 $382.
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Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
But modern braces are designed to move teeth more effectively and with as little pain as possible, and the bandeau was much more of a blunt instrument.
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Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
For the excursion, Will and Trey, 33 (whom the Oscar winner shares with ex-wife Sheree Zampino) donned matching white tees, black suits and killer shades, while Jada, 54, wowed in a black ruffled skirt and bandeau top with a massive gold collar.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Em Maxi dress + bandeau, $545 $382.
—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
But modern braces are designed to move teeth more effectively and with as little pain as possible, and the bandeau was much more of a blunt instrument.
—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bandeau
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“Bandeau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandeau. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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