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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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
In Miami, Regina King attended a screening of Strung during the 2026 American Black Film Festival in a black bandeau top and matching trousers.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The fabric is lightweight and comfortable without appearing flimsy, and the wide-leg pants move beautifully while walking (and look great with a bandeau, FYI).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Beside her, Heather Rae modeled a textured pastel pink bandeau bikini featuring a gold ring detail and a coordinating pink wrap.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
In Miami, Regina King attended a screening of Strung during the 2026 American Black Film Festival in a black bandeau top and matching trousers.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The fabric is lightweight and comfortable without appearing flimsy, and the wide-leg pants move beautifully while walking (and look great with a bandeau, FYI).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Beside her, Heather Rae modeled a textured pastel pink bandeau bikini featuring a gold ring detail and a coordinating pink wrap.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Bandeau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandeau. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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