headband
noun/ˈhɛdbænd/
Frequency rank: #13,038 most common English word
Meaning
a strip of fabric or elastic worn around the head to hold hair back or absorb sweat.
Example sentence
She wore headband around her forehead to keep her hair out of her eyes during the race.
Synonyms & related words
- band
- hairband
- sweatband
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