bandeau

[ ban-doh, ban-doh ]

noun

, plural ban·deaux [ban-, dohz, ban, -dohz].

1. a headband, especially one worn about the forehead.
2. a narrow brassiere.

bandeau

/ ˈbændəʊ /

noun

1. a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
2. a bikini top in the form of narrow band of material

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandeau¹

1700–10; < French; Old French bandel, equivalent to bande band ² + -el < Latin -illus diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandeau¹

C18: from French, from Old French bandel a little band ²

Example Sentences

On stage, performing with huge charisma for her adoring fans, she isn't much different - the crop top swapped for a silver bandeau.

From BBC

In one portrait, a woman has her hair pulled back in two coiled braids and sported a bandeau top made up of two fastened leather belts.

From New York Times

Perhaps she felt a similar frustration and disgust as a competent actor stuffed into a demeaning role, not to mention a tiny bandeau top.

From Los Angeles Times

Where sheer fabrics were employed, it was with modesty, for example, over a dark tight, and with a bandeau top of velvet.

From Seattle Times

She wore a bandeau, a cape and a printed skirt in an aristocratic purple, with thin golden cuffs on her upper arms and a necklace of shark teeth.

From New York Times

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