noun
headband
HEHD-band
Headband (noun) means a strip of fabric or flexible material worn around the head, often to hold back hair. Example: “She wore a headband to keep her hair off her face during the run.”
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A strip of fabric or flexible material worn around the head, often to hold back hair.
"She wore a headband to keep her hair off her face during the run."
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Etymology
From Old English heafodbend, "head" plus "band."
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What does “headband” mean?
The word “headband” means a strip of fabric or flexible material worn around the head, often to hold back hair.
How do you pronounce “headband”?
“Headband” is pronounced HEHD-band (/ˈhɛdˌbænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “headband” in a sentence?
Here is “headband” used in a sentence: “She wore a headband to keep her hair off her face during the run.”
What is another word for “headband”?
Words with a similar meaning to “headband” include fillet.
What part of speech is “headband”?
“Headband” is a noun.
Where does the word “headband” come from?
The word “headband” comes from Old English. From Old English heafodbend, "head" plus "band.".
