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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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headbands plural

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Etymology

From Old English heafodbend, "head" plus "band."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

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.".

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