bandeau

noun

ban·​deau ban-ˈdō How to pronounce bandeau (audio)
plural bandeaux also bandeaus ban-ˈdōz How to pronounce bandeau (audio)
1
: a fillet or band especially for the hair
2
: bra
also : a band-shaped covering for the breasts

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The 1974 Academy Awards At the 1974 Oscars, Cher wore a flowing floral number that featured a low-rise wrap skirt and a bandeau halter top. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 Larter's two-piece featured a ruched bandeau top with a circle keyhole cutout and bottoms that had gold chain detailing on the sides. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The easiest way to transition your look to suit the day’s itinerary is to wear this simple yet sleek bandeau dress. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 The designer wore a skin-baring black dress featuring a black bandeau top and a black skirt with a single strap that wrapped around her neck. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandeau

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of bande

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bandeau was in 1706

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“Bandeau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandeau. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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