plural bandeaux also bandeaus
ban-ˈdōz 
1
: a fillet or band especially for the hair
2
: brassiere
also
: a band-shaped covering for the breasts
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The bandeau was attached with a lace mesh fabric, and there was a second triangle cutout showing off her abs.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Allen sat on a bright yellow and white striped beach towel just inches away from the white sand beach, showing off a dark purple bandeau bikini and rose pink bikini bottoms.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Hendryx brought along a pair of green cargo pants that could be mixed and matched with a variety of tops (like her textured bandeau).
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025
The bandeau was attached with a lace mesh fabric, and there was a second triangle cutout showing off her abs.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Bandeau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandeau. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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