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Definition of bandeau

bandeau

/bænˈdoʊ/
ban · deau
Plural:bandeaux
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• noun

1

A narrow, strapless band of fabric worn by women around the bust, either as a brassiere, a casual summer top, or the upper piece of a bikini.

Example

"She packed a floral bandeau and a wide-brimmed sun hat for her weekend trip to the coast."

2

A narrow ribbon, decorative band, or fillet worn around the forehead or in the hair to hold it in place.

Example

"In the 1920s, many fashionable women wore a beaded silk bandeau across their foreheads for evening events."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The plural form in English can be written either with the standard English suffix as 'bandeaus' or with the French plural suffix as 'bandeaux', both pronounced the same.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French bandeau, from Old French bandel ('little band' or 'fillet'), a diminutive of bande ('strip' or 'ribbon'), ultimately of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bandeau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bandeau
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