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

Paying homage to the look from her triumphant return to Grand Slam champion and seventh singles title win, Williams’ doll wears a green and white cutout top with mesh detailing, paired with a white skirt and matching sweatband, socks and shoes. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2026

The hat incorporates NetPlus into its visor board, with recycled material used for its mesh sweatband and taping. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Go with the hat, not the visor, and leave sweatbands and racquet bags at home. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

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