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

In the ultimate model-off-duty moment, Gigi Hadid was seen wearing a humble zig-zag headband—the quintessential late-'90s and early-2000s hair accessory. — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

But when Reaves was out of uniform and headband, the Lakers were a ho-hum 17-14. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

And the duo decided to cover both the adjustable headband and the removable ear cushions, as well as the carry case, in cashmere for an extra dose of luxury, meant to evoke the coziness of a pair of earmuffs. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Wearing a headband and a hard look, Chen took a breath and sailed over a man and two motorcycles. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 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