headband
noun/ˈhɛdbænd/
Frequency rank: #13,038 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a strip of fabric or elastic worn around the head to hold hair back or absorb sweat.
Example sentence
She wore a tight 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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