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

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On Instagram, Fine posted a tribute to his daughter, in which Frankie can be seen smiling while wearing a unicorn headband. Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 14 May 2025 The Balkan coins have holes drilled in them, indicating that they were most likely used to adorn the headbands or necklaces that were part of folk costumes or wedding attire, Dr. Novak said. Sara Cincurova, New York Times, 3 May 2025 The build feels ultra-luxe, with memory foam earcups and a mesh headband that’s surprisingly comfy for long sessions. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025 In the picture, Cyrus, decked out in a lime green bunny ears headband, embraces Hurley from the side and plants a kiss on her cheek. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headband

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 28 May. 2025.

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headband

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

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