Sweatband: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in sports or physical activities to absorb sweat and keep it from running into the eyes. It can refer to a band worn around the wrist or forehead.

• He wore a sweatband during the basketball game to keep the sweat off his face.
• She always puts on a sweatband when she goes running.

Primarily used as a fashion accessory or to keep hair away from the face. It can also be used in sports, but its primary function is not always to absorb sweat.

• She wore a stylish headband that matched her outfit.
• He uses a headband to keep his hair out of his eyes while playing soccer.

Less commonly used term to describe a sweat-absorbing band, often worn in sports. May sometimes refer to specific designs different from traditional sweatbands.

• The tennis player adjusted her sweat strap before serving.
• He searched for a sweat strap that would fit comfortably during workouts.