headband
noun
head·band
ˈhed-ˌband 
1
: a band worn on or around the head
2
: a narrow strip of cloth sewn or glued by hand to a book at the extreme ends of the spine
Examples of headband in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Daisy Jones & The Six star accessorized with dangling earrings and a sparkly headband.
—
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Roach styled her very similarly to the runway look with her hair even styled with a white headband.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The pearl headbands may not be her jam today, but she’s got her eye on some fabulous headwear.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
Adjust the headband to find your most comfortable fit.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
Wear your best bunny ear headband to pose for photos with the Easter Bunny. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Her family prepared her grave with love, placing an ornate beaded headband with a bronze spiral on her head at her funeral before burying her.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Tally the Cat with Bunny Ears Squishmallow The special Easter version of Tally the Cat wears a headband with white and purple bunny ears.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
The singer’s runway statement was accented with a green plaid headband and waist-length hair extensions, which draped over Smith's shoulder.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Roach styled her very similarly to the runway look with her hair even styled with a white headband.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The pearl headbands may not be her jam today, but she’s got her eye on some fabulous headwear.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
Adjust the headband to find your most comfortable fit.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
Wear your best bunny ear headband to pose for photos with the Easter Bunny. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Her family prepared her grave with love, placing an ornate beaded headband with a bronze spiral on her head at her funeral before burying her.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Tally the Cat with Bunny Ears Squishmallow The special Easter version of Tally the Cat wears a headband with white and purple bunny ears.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
The singer’s runway statement was accented with a green plaid headband and waist-length hair extensions, which draped over Smith's shoulder.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'headband.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near headband
Cite this Entry
“Headband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headband. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy Citation
Kids Definition
headband
noun
head·band
-ˌband
: a band worn on or around the head
More from Merriam-Webster on headband
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share