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 It’s got nothing to do with the weight and everything to do with the soft cushioning and low clamping force on the headband. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Reno admits that his headband was originally a way to keep sweat out of his eyes, but grew into something unexpectedly iconic over the years. Roy Trakin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024 Bessemer City High School also banned hoodies, headbands, and pajama pants. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 11 Sep. 2024 Users so far have reported feeling either nothing while wearing the headband, or a slight tingling. New Atlas, 18 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 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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