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

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

He tells BBC Newsbeat he believes his "strength" comes from his faith, and he wore the headband to show that.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The shouts — a husky voice with a Southern surf bro twang — echoed in the dojo as a 4-year-old blond boy with a headband reading “Lil’ Dragon” punched up at a scowling mannequin.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Some of us are old enough to remember Jim McMahon wearing a headband reading ROZELLE.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

She’s wearing makeup, her long hair pulled away from her face with a headband.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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