bandeau

noun

ban·​deau ban-ˈdō 

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

Examples of bandeau in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her skirt hung off of a small strip of fabric wrapped around her neck, revealing a bandeau top. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026

The strapless gown was crafted with a bandeau-style bodice with a statement cutout beneath the bust. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

Em Maxi dress + bandeau, $545 $382. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026

The designer wore a skin-baring black dress featuring a black bandeau top and a black skirt with a single strap that wrapped around her neck. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of bande

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bandeau

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo