headband

[hed-band]

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.

headband

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of headband¹

First recorded in 1525–35; head + band ²

Example Sentences

He has founded a company called Niraxx which markets a headband called a neuro espresso, which is designed to be worn for up to 20 minutes a day.

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A giant golden statue of the president towered over a street and bearded male belly dancers wearing green headbands were pictured on the beach.

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BBC Verify could not confirm the identity of the masked gunmen, though some appeared to be wearing the green headbands associated with Hamas.

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The kit includes arm and leg sleeves and a headband.

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Claire’s storefronts used to be a staple in shopping malls across the country, where teen girls could shop for colorful items such as hair clips, headbands and handbags.

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