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
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And, as soon as the victory was complete, tennis’s next big star removed a sweatband from her left wrist and replaced it with a Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
The player, who is sponsored by New Balance, wore a maroon version of one of the brand’s tennis outfits, contrasting neon green sweatbands and a color-matching pair of her signature sneaker, the CG1.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
Throughout the month of September, which is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, the team will wear burgundy sweatbands during games and patches during practice in remembrance of Julio.
—Hojun Choi, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
There's also a moisture-wicking sweatband around the 4.5-inch brim to keep you cool while out hiking or exploring, while the brim's easily adjustable wired edges will keep your views unimpeded.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
This visor is made of 100% cotton twill with a 100% polyester mesh detail and also has a moisture-wicking sweatband inside for more comfort and sweat protection throughout the day.
—Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
Also, thanks to the Carhartt Force sweatband, odors are kept at bay, while the fast-dry technology wicks away sweat.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
There’s a soft liner and sweatband that are UPF 50 to keep your head safe from the sun’s rays.
—Esther Carlstone, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2023
Evert is the one who is stripped down - her hair is shorn short, and there is nothing on her wrist but a sweatband.
—Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
The player, who is sponsored by New Balance, wore a maroon version of one of the brand’s tennis outfits, contrasting neon green sweatbands and a color-matching pair of her signature sneaker, the CG1.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
Throughout the month of September, which is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, the team will wear burgundy sweatbands during games and patches during practice in remembrance of Julio.
—Hojun Choi, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
There's also a moisture-wicking sweatband around the 4.5-inch brim to keep you cool while out hiking or exploring, while the brim's easily adjustable wired edges will keep your views unimpeded.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
This visor is made of 100% cotton twill with a 100% polyester mesh detail and also has a moisture-wicking sweatband inside for more comfort and sweat protection throughout the day.
—Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
Also, thanks to the Carhartt Force sweatband, odors are kept at bay, while the fast-dry technology wicks away sweat.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
There’s a soft liner and sweatband that are UPF 50 to keep your head safe from the sun’s rays.
—Esther Carlstone, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2023
Evert is the one who is stripped down - her hair is shorn short, and there is nothing on her wrist but a sweatband.
—Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
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First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
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