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

An early version, now in a clinical trial, consists of an Apple Vision Pro headset and a custom headband with embedded electrodes that measure brain activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

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.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

The kit includes arm and leg sleeves and a headband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2025

Many Horses, the tall boy with the red headband, spoke up.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

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