headband

noun
UK: /ˈhed.bænd/
US: /ˈhed.bænd/

  1. A strip of material worn around the head, usually to keep hair or sweat out of the eyes.

    1. She wears a headband when she plays tennis
    2. The athlete secured her ponytail with a colorful headband during the intense marathon.

  2. A decorative band worn on the head, often made of fabric, plastic, or metal.

    1. My little sister loves her new pink headband
    2. For the wedding, the bride chose an elegant headband adorned with pearls and crystals.

Synonyms

sweatband

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "headband" in English means: A strip of material worn around the head, usually to keep hair or sweat out of the eyes., A decorative band worn on the head, often made of fabric, plastic, or metal..

The phonetic transcription of "headband" is /ˈhed.bænd/ in British English and /ˈhed.bænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "headband": sweatband.

Example usage of "headband": "She wears a headband when she plays tennis". More examples on the page.