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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Plus, the contrasting sweatsuit-meets-princess-tulle energy of the dress and headband felt representative of the city’s eclectic style that Osaka loves. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 That is, her look was very much inspired by basketball icon Allen Iverson, complete with cornrows, a headband and arm sleeves. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Her hair was styled in intricate cornrows — Iverson’s signature style during the late 1990s into the 2000s — paired with a red and black headband, reflecting Iverson’s team, the Philadelphia 76ers. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Across from Laurel, a Black woman crosses her arms over her stomach, her short Afro behind a headband. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headband

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First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of headband was circa 1522

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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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