hatband

noun

hat·​band ˈhat-ˌband How to pronounce hatband (audio)
: a band (as of fabric, leather, or cord) around the crown of a hat just above the brim

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The Native American jeweler Stormie, whose new collection of beaded hatbands and labradorite, ruby and sapphire jewels is exclusive to Argyle & Valentine, is another jeweler who Rose has grown with over decades. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Among his stocks in trade were shiny discs in his hatband that could blind any rivals. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024 After choosing colors and unique hatband trimmings, everyone had the option to have their initials branded onto the hat right on the lawn. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024 Related Story Pippa Middleton's Style Evolution Middleton's mother, Carole, was pictured in attendance wearing a striking sapphire coat dress and padded hatband— a signature style of her daughter, the Princess of Wales. Town & Country, 7 May 2023 Three feathers, red, green, and black, are tucked into the outer hatband along the side. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 Nov. 2022 The pin in his hatband says CANADA. Alex Pappademas, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2022 To commemorate the company’s 160th anniversary this year, Stetson created a limited-edition premium straw hat, the JBS Edition 50X, made from shantung straw with a saddle leather hatband and sweatband and gold JBS branding iron hat pit with inset stones. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hatband was in the 15th century

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“Hatband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatband. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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