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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Her rubber-ducky headband is also a nice touch. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 Although the Bose and Sony are attractive, the AirPods Max have the most original and premium-looking design, thanks to their metal enclosures and mesh headband. PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025 And yes, there are magnetic UFO headbands. Liz Regalia, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025 Every ticket includes a Nashville-edition Panda Fest pin and a headband, with VIPs getting lounge access, a gift bag and fast-pass entry. Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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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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