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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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Cardi was twinning with her daughter, Kulture, who posed poolside in a matching LV headband and handbag.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 June 2025
These headphones feature plush memory foam earcups, a stainless steel extendable headband and a lightweight build for all-day-wearing comfort.
—Nora Colomer
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The headband is also thicker and distributes weight better across the top of your head, improving comfort.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Cardi was twinning with her daughter, Kulture, who posed poolside in a matching LV headband and handbag.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 June 2025
These headphones feature plush memory foam earcups, a stainless steel extendable headband and a lightweight build for all-day-wearing comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
The headband is also thicker and distributes weight better across the top of your head, improving comfort.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
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