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
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Its adjustable tie straps and straight neckline offer a relaxed feel, while the minimalist shape gives you room to play with accessories—think headbands, scarves, bags, and more.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
It’s got a headband, the running equivalent of an aero helmet in cycling.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Moisture-wicking or quick-drying fabrics are always a good idea, as are common yoga accessories like a headband, water bottle, or towel.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 6 June 2025
The scalloped sheet of yellow paper had openings for four heads and eight arms, accessorized with paper headbands, gloves and a paper bouquet.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
It’s got a headband, the running equivalent of an aero helmet in cycling.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
Moisture-wicking or quick-drying fabrics are always a good idea, as are common yoga accessories like a headband, water bottle, or towel.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 6 June 2025
The scalloped sheet of yellow paper had openings for four heads and eight arms, accessorized with paper headbands, gloves and a paper bouquet.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for headband
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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