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

Fran Fine is an irreplaceable beauty icon, what with her voluminous, backcombed bouffants, headbands, and lipstick, and Kardashian absolutely channeled the titular nanny for her recent visit to sister Khloé's podcast Khloé in Wonderland. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026

The Kardashians star most recently hit the holiday party circuit in a similar peekaboo bra and bouffant with headband combo back in December. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026

Each element of Gauff’s look, from her wrist sweatbands to her headband, CG2 sneaker and even her tennis racket was designed with the periwinkle tone. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026

Employing five layers of protection, this comfortable mask easily stores when not in use and utilizes double headband straps that prevent the mask from sliding up and down. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 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