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headband

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhɛdˌbænd// UK //hˈɛdbænd// head·band

n. a strip of material that goes around your head to hold back your hair. You often see people wearing them at the gym or during sports.

n. a strip of material worn around the head to secure or hold back the hair. Often used in athletic or casual contexts to manage sweat or provide a grip for a helmet.


SIMPLE

She tied a blue headband around her hair before the race.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete wore a thick headband to keep his forehead dry during the intense summer training session.

COMPLEX

While the primary function of the headband is to manage hair, modern designs often incorporate sweat-wicking fabric and adjustable straps for a secure fit during high-intensity activities.

Origin

From Middle English *hedband, from Old English hēafodbænd, hēafodbend (“headband”), equivalent to head + band. Cognate with Old High German houbitbant (“headband”), Dutch hoofdband (“headband”).

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