Headband: meaning, definitions and examples
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headband
[ หhษdหbรฆnd ]
fashion accessory
A headband is a strip of fabric or plastic worn around the head to hold back hair or decorate the hair.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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headband |
A narrow strip of fabric worn around the head, usually to keep hair in place or absorb sweat during physical activities.
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hairband |
Primarily used to refer to a flexible band worn to hold the hair back, typically in everyday situations.
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headwrap |
A piece of cloth wrapped around the head, often culturally significant or worn for fashion or religious reasons.
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Examples of usage
- The girl wore a sparkly headband to keep her hair out of her face.
- He wore a headband with his favorite sports team's logo on it.
- She twisted the headband around her ponytail for a stylish look.
sports
In sports, a headband is worn to absorb sweat and keep hair out of the athlete's face.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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headband |
A simple band worn around the head, usually used to keep hair away from the face or for decorative purposes.
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sweatband |
A band worn around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat, commonly used during sports or physical activities.
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Examples of usage
- The basketball player wore a headband during the game.
- The tennis player tied a headband around her forehead before serving.
Translations
Translations of the word "headband" in other languages:
๐ต๐น faixa de cabelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคกเคฌเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Stirnband
๐ฎ๐ฉ ikat kepala
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒ'ัะทะบะฐ ะฝะฐ ะณะพะปะพะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ opaska na gลowฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใณใ
๐ซ๐ท bandeau
๐ช๐ธ cinta para la cabeza
๐น๐ท baล bandฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํค์ด๋ฐด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตุงุจุฉ ุฑุฃุณ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤelenka
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤelenka
๐จ๐ณ ๅคดๅธฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ trak za lase
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถfuรฐband
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐั ะบะธัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baล bandฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ cinta para la cabeza
Etymology
The word 'headband' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'head' and 'band'. Headbands have been used for practical and fashion purposes throughout history, with various materials and designs.
See also: beheader, head, headache, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.