sweatband

American  

[swet-band] / ˈswɛtˌbænd /

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.

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sweatband British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of sweatband

First recorded in 1890–95; sweat + band ²

Example Sentences

Like a shark in a Vineyard Vines sweatshirt and sweatbands.

From Literature

Get ready to start your own timer, get set to color coordinate your sweatbands.

From Los Angeles Times

And he started wearing one of his father’s old sweatbands around his head.

From Literature

But with Tejano music blaring and volunteers clad in matching shirts that read “Team Up” — some adorned with extra swag like rainbow beaded necklaces and neon sweatbands — the mood was high.

From Seattle Times

And decades later, fans still packed Sum 41’s shows clad in fishnet stockings or dark skinny jeans and heavy eyeliner, accented with tricolor wrist sweatbands.

From New York Times