noun
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a band of material set in a hat or cap to protect it from sweat
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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
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If you’ve been looking for a full-on wrist sweatband to use alongside your Apple Watch, though, accessories maker Twelve South now has you covered with the ActionBand for Apple Watch.
From The Verge ● Nov. 4, 2021
Receivers fit inside the sweatband of a pitcher’s cap and the padding of the catcher’s helmet.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
He recalled creating an early sweatband aged just six.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2020
A sweatband caught the perspiration that dripped from his head, but streams still made their way past and rolled down his chin.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2019
I put it over my face like a mask, feeling the sweatband, soft as felt, against my cheeks.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
Get ready to start your own timer, get set to color coordinate your sweatbands.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2024
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 ● May 20, 2023
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 ● May 8, 2023
Ellis, who keeps his vintage Allen Iverson sweatbands within arm’s reach, has another game to get to and another stamp to add to his passport.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2022
Like a shark in a Vineyard Vines sweatshirt and sweatbands.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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