headband

noun

head·​band ˈhed-ˌband How to pronounce headband (audio)
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 They are secured onto the headband with a sturdy Velcro strap, which helps keep them in place. Michelle Spitzer, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024 Hundreds of capes and bunny ear headbands made by the new students will be distributed to children at free community events. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024 Add flair with stylish hair clips, headbands, and turbans. Ebony Flake, Essence, 3 July 2024 The Physiological Status Monitoring System headband transmits data about the wearer’s status to a smart device that has an edge-computing architecture. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for headband 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of headband was circa 1522

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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

headband

noun
head·​band -ˌband How to pronounce headband (audio)
: a band worn on or around the head

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