bandeau
Americannoun
plural
bandeaux-
a headband, especially one worn about the forehead.
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a narrow brassiere.
noun
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a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
-
a bikini top in the form of narrow band of material
Etymology
Origin of bandeau
1700–10; < French; Old French bandel, equivalent to bande band 2 + -el < Latin -illus diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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She wore a metallic silver floor-length skirt set, and a matching bandeau and blazer designed by Thom Browne.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
Her signature style of a crop top or bandeau top paired with baggy jeans, with long hair partially covering her left eye, is emblematic of her "sweet but street" style and still emulated today.
From Fox News • Aug. 25, 2021
Blouson gray bouclé high-waist sweats and a matching bandeau top.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2020
It had a pleated ball skirt with a single-sleeve bandeau top.
From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2019
She appeared exactly as she did in September, with the same broad face, diamond bandeau, white shoes, pink husband, and fat neck.
From Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters A Family Record by Austen-Leigh, William
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