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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One ding: Since the fleece isn’t all that stretchy, and the headband comes in just one size, runners with notably small or large heads may have fit issues. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 Comfort is generally good, though the headband can feel tight during longer sessions. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 One headband to adorn a sheitel will set you back $125 at Frank Olive, and the black knit hats on the table, eyed by customers wearing nearly identical pieces, run into the hundreds. Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024 The sensors need to stay connected to you're forehead, so side-sleepers may need to have the headband fitted quite tightly to maintain constant contact. New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headband 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of headband was circa 1522

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“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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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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