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Definition of sweatband

sweatband

/ˈswɛt.bænd/
sweat · band
Plural:sweatbands
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sweatband Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A band of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat and prevent it from reaching the eyes or hands during physical activity.

Example

"The tennis player adjusted his sweatband before serving the ball to keep the perspiration out of his eyes."

2

A strip of leather, fabric, or other material lining the inside base of a hat's crown to absorb perspiration and provide a secure, comfortable fit.

Example

"The vintage fedora featured a genuine leather sweatband stitched carefully inside the brim."

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• Nearby Words

swan river
swat
swatch
sweatband
sweater
sweatshirt
sweatsuit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'sweat' and 'band', first recorded in the mid-19th century, originally referring to the lining inside a hat.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweatband. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweatband
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