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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Royal fans immediately recognized the emerald choker as a favorite of Princess Diana's, who wore it many times between 1981 and 1996, perhaps most famously as a headband during a 1985 royal tour of Australia.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Apple has done a commendable job spreading the weight across the mesh headband, and the plush earcups don't clamp down too hard.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
GCrew Running and Boutique — which features apparel, headbands, medal holders, beanies and more.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
Ticket buyers will receive admission, a panda pin and headband.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Apple has done a commendable job spreading the weight across the mesh headband, and the plush earcups don't clamp down too hard.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
GCrew Running and Boutique — which features apparel, headbands, medal holders, beanies and more.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
Ticket buyers will receive admission, a panda pin and headband.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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