bandeau

noun

ban·​deau ban-ˈdō How to pronounce bandeau (audio)
plural bandeaux also bandeaus ban-ˈdōz How to pronounce bandeau (audio)
1
: a fillet or band especially for the hair
2
: brassiere
also : a band-shaped covering for the breasts

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Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of bande

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bandeau was in 1706

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“Bandeau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandeau. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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