headband
noun
head·band
ˈhed-ˌband 
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
Examples of headband in a Sentence
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First, an old French money look with a white headband worn with a Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs checkerboard overcoat.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
In the family pictures, her 4-month-old wears a blush pink sweater over a matching tutu skirt and a pink bow headband while Hilton held her in a sundress with yellow flowers.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Sitting on the stairs near the museum’s art golf course, Meghann Henry, wearing a headband and earrings with sun and moon designs, was here with her husband, Micah Schuele.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
Martin also shared a sweet photo of her daughter resting in a car seat, sleeping under a pink blanket, and wearing a pink bow headband.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Jil Sander Goji handle soft bag Acne Studios cropped biker jacket
Saloni
Kilt pleated midi skirt
H&M
jersey headbands
The Transitional Color Palette
Here is another example of burgundy’s strength with blue and white—this time with a deep navy coat and a crisp white knee-length skirt.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
The Daisy Jones & The Six star accessorized with dangling earrings and a sparkly headband.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Roach styled her very similarly to the runway look with her hair even styled with a white headband.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The pearl headbands may not be her jam today, but she’s got her eye on some fabulous headwear.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
In the family pictures, her 4-month-old wears a blush pink sweater over a matching tutu skirt and a pink bow headband while Hilton held her in a sundress with yellow flowers.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Sitting on the stairs near the museum’s art golf course, Meghann Henry, wearing a headband and earrings with sun and moon designs, was here with her husband, Micah Schuele.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
Martin also shared a sweet photo of her daughter resting in a car seat, sleeping under a pink blanket, and wearing a pink bow headband.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Jil Sander Goji handle soft bag Acne Studios cropped biker jacket
Saloni
Kilt pleated midi skirt
H&M
jersey headbands
The Transitional Color Palette
Here is another example of burgundy’s strength with blue and white—this time with a deep navy coat and a crisp white knee-length skirt.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
The Daisy Jones & The Six star accessorized with dangling earrings and a sparkly headband.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Roach styled her very similarly to the runway look with her hair even styled with a white headband.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The pearl headbands may not be her jam today, but she’s got her eye on some fabulous headwear.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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