headband

American  

[hed-band] / ˈhɛdˌbænd /

noun

1. a band worn around the head; fillet.

2. Printing. a band for decorative effect at the head of a chapter or of a page in a book.

3. a band sewed or glued to the head or tail of the back of a book, or to both, often to protect and strengthen the binding but sometimes for decoration.

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headband British  

/ ˈhɛdˌbænd /

noun

1. a ribbon or band worn around the head

2. a narrow cloth band attached to the top of the spine of a book for protection or decoration

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Etymology

Origin of headband

First recorded in 1525–35; head + band ²

Example Sentences

I took a sequined headband with a fluff of feathers and held it up to my forehead.

From Literature

Do kids really need a headband if they are always wearing a hat or helmet?

From The Wall Street Journal

I finally settle on a headband–hair clip–ponytail situation, and then I stick on a Phillies hat Celia once got as a freebie at a game to cover up how weird it looks.

From Literature

With his white headband working and his shoe repaired, Sterling helped lead a second-half surge by Harvard-Westlake that resulted in a 71-57 victory, sending the Wolverines into the Southern Section Open Division championship game Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Menopause has long been big business: there are dietary supplements, symptom trackers, therapeutic headbands, and life coaches all specialising in it.

From BBC

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