headband
noun[C]
uk/ˈhed.bænd/us/ˈhed.bænd/anarrowstripofmaterialwornaround thehead, usually tokeepyourhairorsweatout ofyoureyes, forexamplewhen doingsports:
Heworearedheadband with the NBAlogo.
Synonym
sweatband
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US(UKhairband)
astripofclothor acurvedplasticstripwornin thehair, thatfitscloselyover thetopof theheadand behind theears:
Accentuatecheekbonesbypullinghairoffyourfacewith a headband.
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- At thetime, Iworeone of thosewhiteterrycloth headbands . It was the '70s, OK?
- Heappearedbefore thegameat Fenway Parkwearinga headbandinsteadof acap.
- Thechildwasfittedwith a headband thatheldhearingaids.
- With asoftbrush,gentlysmooththefrontsectionoveryour"Bardotbouffant", thenslideon askinnyheadband.
Hats & scarves
- ascot
- balaclava
- bandana
- baseball cap
- beanie
- cycle helmet
- deerstalker
- dicky bow
- do-rag
- dunce's cap
- mask
- millinery
- mitre
- mortarboard
- neckerchief
- topper
- toque
- trencher
- trilby
- tuque
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