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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Her delicate baby hair and headband were a sweet touch. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025 Others were also impressed with Spencer's efforts in dressing his baby in a pink onesie and adorable headband. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025 The line outside of First Ward Park in uptown grew quickly, with attendees clad in corset tops, flower headbands and four-inch inseams eager to get their first look at the festival grounds. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025 Hair ties, bows, and thin headbands are also fun ideas. Erinne Magee, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headband

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 3 May. 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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