headband

[hed-band]

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noun

a band worn around the head; fillet.
Printing. a band for decorative effect at the head of a chapter or of a page in a book.
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.

Compare tailband.

Origin of headband

First recorded in 1525–35; head + band²

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Related Words for headband

headdress, headband, fish, slice, meat, diadem, garland, circlet, wreath, coronet, chaplet, miter, coronal, bangle, hoop, bracelet, band, crown, circle, tiara

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Contemporary Examples of headband

“[M]any a headband was soon stained red,” noted a TIME cover story from 1964.
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November 23, 2014
But the crown itself (or headband or cluster of buds) screams disingenuous.
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She refused to engage on personal questions with a press corps that made a federal case of her headband.
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Margaret Carlson
February 5, 2012
He removed his headband—called an ogal—and placed it on the table, a symbolic gesture to indicate the importance of the request.
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June 6, 2011

Historical Examples of headband

It was hard to communicate with the district leader by means of a headband.
Final Weapon
Everett B. Cole
She closed the door and walked to the desk, removing the headband as she approached.
Final Weapon
Everett B. Cole
He pulled off his cap, tossed it to a chair, and replaced it with the headband.
Final Weapon
Everett B. Cole
This is the power pack, which is plugged into the headband, thus.
Final Weapon
Everett B. Cole
"You mean, this thing—" He paused, looking for a moment at Graham, then took the headband off.
Final Weapon
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British Dictionary definitions for headband

headband

noun

a ribbon or band worn around the head
a narrow cloth band attached to the top of the spine of a book for protection or decoration

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Word Origin and History for headband

1530s, from head (n.) + band (n.1).