sweatband

[ swet-band ]

noun

1. a band lining the inside of a hat or cap to protect it against sweat from the head.
2. a band of fabric worn around the head to absorb sweat.

sweatband

/ ˈswɛtˌbænd /

noun

1. a band of material set in a hat or cap to protect it from sweat
2. a piece of cloth tied around the forehead to keep sweat out of the eyes or around the wrist to keep the hands dry, as in sports

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweatband¹

First recorded in 1890–95; sweat + band ²

Example Sentences

The Kyiv native placed the flag on the back of his chair on the bench, and Manning and his staff wore blue sweatbands.

From Washington Post

It’s a face mask, a sweatband, a personal swamp cooler—the bandana is the ultimate utility accessory.

From Outside Online

All at once he remembered, and with a gasp of relief removed his hat and took them out from beneath the sweatband.

From Project Gutenberg

Also inside of the sweatband of his hat were several matches rolled tightly in waterproof silk.

From Project Gutenberg

A name was stamped in the sweatband, and by this the identity of the suicide was established as that of Congressman Jason Mallard.

From Project Gutenberg

To avoid this trouble, place rubber bands through the sweatband.

From Project Gutenberg

Commander Benedict took off his cap and looked at the damp stain in the sweatband.

From Project Gutenberg