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Definition of headband

headband

/ˈhɛd.bænd/
head · band
Plural:headbands
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• noun

1

A narrow strip of fabric or other material worn around the head, typically to keep hair or sweat away from the face and eyes.

Example

"She wore a thick cotton headband while playing tennis to keep the sweat out of her eyes."

2

A decorative or reinforcing band of silk or cotton placed at the top or bottom of the spine of a bound book.

Example

"The antique volume featured a hand-stitched silk headband to protect the top of its spine."

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• Nearby Words

head and taillight tetra
headache
headachy
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headbanger
headbanging

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English as a compound of 'head' and 'band', with recorded use dating back to the mid-16th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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