sweatband

noun

sweat·​band ˈswet-ˌband 

1

: a usually leather band lining the inner edge of a hat or cap to prevent sweat damage

2

: a band of material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat

Examples of sweatband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To commemorate the company’s 160th anniversary this year, Stetson created a limited-edition premium straw hat, the JBS Edition 50X, made from shantung straw with a saddle leather hatband and sweatband and gold JBS branding iron hat pit with inset stones. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Designed with a moisture-wicking sweatband, there is a reason this is one of TaylorMade's most popular hats at every level. —Dylan Reffe, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024

The watch is sold with two straps: an elastic sweatband type strap that attaches using the brand’s One Click interchangeable system, and a blue Velcro strap with aluminium bezel. —Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Team fanny packs, baseball caps and sweatbands are sold out online. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sweatband

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

Kids Definition

sweatband

noun

sweat·​band ˈswet-ˌband 

1

: a band lining the edge of a hat or cap to prevent sweat damage

2

: a band of material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat