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
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This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Each element of Gauff’s look, from her wrist sweatbands to her headband, CG2 sneaker and even her tennis racket was designed with the periwinkle tone.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Thiago looks out at the cows grazing and adjusts the sweatband on his wrist.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Each element of Gauff’s look, from her wrist sweatbands to her headband, CG2 sneaker and even her tennis racket was designed with the periwinkle tone.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Thiago looks out at the cows grazing and adjusts the sweatband on his wrist.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
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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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