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

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Evidence also allegedly showed him in photographs and videos taken around the time of the attack in combat gear, carrying weapons and standing with armed militants, sometimes wearing NRB insignia and Hamas-style headbands. Greg Norman , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025 With the exception of a new headband for the Vision Pro, the devices don’t offer major exterior design changes. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 For the Vision Pro, Gurman expects faster performance and a more comfortable headband. PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025 The headphones were lightweight and comfortable to wear, with plush foam and an expandable headband for adjustability. Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headband

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First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Oct. 2025.

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headband

noun
head·​band -ˌband How to pronounce headband (audio)
: a band worn on or around the head

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