NYT Dictionary
HEADBAND
/ˈhɛdˌbænd/NounHEAD-bandhead-band · 2 syllablesGrade 1
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A strip of fabric worn around the head.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English *hedband, from Old English hēafodbænd, hēafodbend (“headband”), equivalent to head + band. Cognate with Old High German houbitbant (“headband”), Dutch hoofdband (“headband”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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