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headband

/ˈhɛdˌbænd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A band worn around the head, often with a decorative or functional purpose.

    - "She wore a headband to keep her hair out of her face while running."
    - "The fashion show featured models wearing various types of headbands."

Synonyms

Alice band , fillet
Rhymes
Words rhyming with headband
band , command , hand , sand
Variants
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headband , headbands
Etymology
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The word 'headband' comes from the Old English word 'heafod' meaning 'head' and 'band' meaning 'a strip or band'.


Trivia
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  1. Headbands have been worn for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

  2. The first athletic headbands were made from leather or fabric and were used by ancient Greek athletes.

  3. In the 1980s, headbands became a popular fashion accessory, especially for women.


Related Concepts
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  1. headgear: Headbands are a type of headgear, which is a general term for any clothing or accessory worn on the head.

  2. athletic headband: An athletic headband is a type of headband worn by athletes to keep sweat out of their eyes and to help keep their hair out of their face while exercising.


Culture
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Throughout history, headbands have been used for various purposes in different cultures. In ancient Egypt, headbands were worn as part of headdresses for both religious and royal ceremonies. In sports, headbands are worn to keep sweat out of the eyes or to show team spirit. In fashion, headbands have been popular accessories for decades.

How to Memorize "headband"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'headband', visualize a band wrapped around your head.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'headband' with the image of a person wearing a decorative band around their head.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Heads Around' to remember the word 'headband': H for 'head', A for 'around', and B for 'band'.


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