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

Examples of headband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Users can wear the headband for a 30-minute pre-bed session to quiet an overthinking mind and remove it when drowsy, or leave it on through the night. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Muse is a consumer-grade EEG headband that claims to help users improve focus, relaxation, and meditation through neurofeedback that monitors brainwave activity in real time. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Don't fret—these headphones feature memory foam ear pads and a durable headband that keeps them secure while maintaining Nothing's minimalist reputation. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The rest of her packing routine includes compact Rothy’s shoes and a Muse meditation headband. — Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headband

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

Kids Definition

headband

noun

head·​band -ˌband 

: a band worn on or around the head