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

Examples of headband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But just having, like, the headbands so there's an element to it. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024 Finish the look with a pom-pom headband (or another festive headband of your choice). Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024 Accessories include light-up magnetic shoulder plushes, carryalls, ear headbands, MagicBands and more, while pet parents can outfit their pups in Zero mini backpacks. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024 The actress completed her ensemble with platform heels and a thin headband. Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for headband 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

headband

noun
head·​band -ˌband How to pronounce headband (audio)
: a band worn on or around the head

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