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
: brassiere
also : a band-shaped covering for the breasts

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Posing alongside Ciara, Wang wore a thin black bandeau top with Y-neck white halter dress. Mikelle Street, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star wore a glittery green high-neck dress and the former broadcast journalist bared her abs in a bandeau top and low-waist skirt adorned with rosette accents. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 With every strapless item of clothing (dresses, jumpsuits, or bandeau tops), comes the best strapless push-up bras that sit comfortably underneath. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024 In the daytime while sightseeing, wear it over a bandeau with linen or denim shorts or stuff it in your tote for the boat. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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