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

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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Even a heart of stone would have been moved by Root celebrating his hundred by pulling on Thorpe's trademark headband.

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In a match dedicated to the life of his mentor Graham Thorpe, Root celebrated by pulling on one of Thorpe's trademark white headbands, and looked to the sky.

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When India resumed their first innings on 204-6, England took the field in white headbands as The Oval celebrated the life of former England batter Graham Thorpe.

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