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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Wilson shared a picture of her little one wrapped in a blanket, wearing a blue and pink striped headband. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Wilson has black hair and brown eyes, and she was last seen wearing a strapless white top, light colored shorts and a white headband. Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 Two thick braids began just above the temples before wrapping over and around her head like an organic headband. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026 The plush over-ear cushions ensure that the headphones stay comfortable, while the durable headband securely keeps them snug on the top of your head. George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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headband

noun
: a band worn on or around the head

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