sweatband

noun

sweat·​band ˈswet-ˌband How to pronounce sweatband (audio)
1
: a usually leather band lining the inner edge of a hat or cap to prevent sweat damage
2
: a band of material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat

Examples of sweatband in a Sentence

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Designed with a moisture-wicking sweatband, there is a reason this is one of TaylorMade's most popular hats at every level. Dylan Reffe, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 The watch is sold with two straps: an elastic sweatband type strap that attaches using the brand’s One Click interchangeable system, and a blue Velcro strap with aluminium bezel. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Team fanny packs, baseball caps and sweatbands are sold out online. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Another eye-catching detail: Collins’s orange sweatbands on each wrist. Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweatband 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweatband was in 1862

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“Sweatband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweatband. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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sweatband

noun
sweat·​band ˈswet-ˌband How to pronounce sweatband (audio)
1
: a band lining the edge of a hat or cap to prevent sweat damage
2
: a band of material worn around the head or wrist to absorb sweat
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