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

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Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox took the floor for a game in Milwaukee with a headband on, in hopes of throwing his look back to his high school days at Cypress Lakes in Katy. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026 There's also a Princess Peach 4-Piece Treat Yourself Care Kit, including a scrunchie and headband. Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 The stainless steel headband gives the headphones greater strength than the plastic of many competitors. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 With a custom acoustic platform and a headband designed for long-lasting comfort, the Beats Studio Pro-Premium are among the best headphones for workouts, travel or casual listening at home. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headband

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 5 Apr. 2026.

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headband

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

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