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

Recent Examples on the Web

Yvonne Force Villareal, the cofounder of Art Production Fund, wore a leopard-print bodysuit and headband; the curator Samantha Ozer laced up burgundy pants, while the artist Julie Mehretu stuck to classic black leather. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

The headband stretches and contorts quite a bit, then snaps right back to its original position. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

The capsule includes a white satin headband topped with a black velvet bow, offering an easy entry point into Nouri’s signature motif. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

And the long but soft teeth ensure the headband can tame my thick hair without causing excessive tension or breakage. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headband

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

headband

noun

head·​band -ˌband 

: a band worn on or around the head