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headband

noun
head·​band | \ ˈhed-ËŒband How to pronounce headband (audio) \

Definition of headband

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

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From a watermelon latex bodysuit to a cherry headband, Doja rocked many looks inspired by fruit. Nandi Howard, Essence, "We Got All The Styling Details On Doja Cat's 'Juicy' Video," 22 Aug. 2019 One used a headband to wipe tears away from his cheeks, another pulled his baseball cap down over his eyes. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cross-border schooling ends Tijuana Little League dream of making World Series," 3 Aug. 2019 Using a hot glue gun, affix the two pieces together as shown before adhering them to a basic black headband. Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "How to DIY Cat Costumes for Kids This Halloween," 12 July 2019 Last night, Ari accented her signature high ponytail with a little dose of House pride that any Harry Potter fan can appreciate (except maybe Gryffindors): a Slytherin headband. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Ariana Grande's Harry Potter Slytherin Headband Only Costs $8," 11 July 2019 Riley also was a burst of pink, with her hair in braids and a glittery headband, while Ryan rocked a skirt covered in wild birds. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "Pretty in pink: Stephen, Ayesha Curry and daughters go floral to hit ‘Lion King’ premiere," 11 July 2019 Hive workshops will kick off July 5 and 6 with a DIY mouse-ear headband. Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, "Orlando Science Center: Stargazing, DIY mouse-ear headband sessions set for late-night event," 2 July 2019 For the important occasion, Princess Eugenie wore a cream boucle Maje dress, and finished off the look with a black headband and heels. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank Just Had Their First Royal Engagement Together," 21 Mar. 2019 At Prada, Miuccia Prada served up sweet coral camisoles with space-age headbands to match, while Joseph Altuzarra evoked the heat of a seaside vacation via rich coral dresses studded with shells. Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Living Coral Is the Pantone Color of the Year—Here’s How to Wear It," 7 Dec. 2018

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First Known Use of headband

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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headband

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English Language Learners Definition of headband

: a band of cloth or some other material worn on or around your head

headband

noun
head·​band | \ ˈhed-ËŒband How to pronounce headband (audio) \

Kids Definition of headband

: a band worn on or around the head

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