Word
headband
Phoneticshead·band, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛdˌbænd/
UK/hˈɛdbænd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She tied a blue headband around her hair before the race.”
“The athlete wore a thick headband to keep his forehead dry during the intense summer training session.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From Middle English *hedband, from Old English hēafodbænd, hēafodbend (“headband”), equivalent to head + band. Cognate with Old High German houbitbant (“headband”), Dutch hoofdband (“headband”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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