noun
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a band of material set in a hat or cap to protect it from sweat
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a piece of cloth tied around the forehead to keep sweat out of the eyes or around the wrist to keep the hands dry, as in sports
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Etymology
Origin of sweatband
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In my experience, Apple’s standard Sport Band is already quite comfortable for long workouts, so switching to a sweatband wouldn’t have a benefit for me there.
From The Verge ● Nov. 4, 2021
Receivers fit inside the sweatband of a pitcher’s cap and the padding of the catcher’s helmet.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
He recalled creating an early sweatband aged just six.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2020
A sweatband caught the perspiration that dripped from his head, but streams still made their way past and rolled down his chin.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2019
Then I wipe the corners of my eyes with my sweatband.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
Get ready to start your own timer, get set to color coordinate your sweatbands.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2024
But with Tejano music blaring and volunteers clad in matching shirts that read “Team Up” — some adorned with extra swag like rainbow beaded necklaces and neon sweatbands — the mood was high.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2023
Few will strain to remember the sweatbands and leg warmers that the actress and fitness pacesetter Jane Fonda made fashionable in the 1980s, or the origin story of the Jogbra.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
With its lycra, leotards and sweatbands, the workout video for Dua Lipa's Physical is a camp and colourful homage to the TV exercise classes of the 80s.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2020
Like a shark in a Vineyard Vines sweatshirt and sweatbands.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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