Hatband

/hˈætbænd/

[noun]

Hatband

[NOUN]

a flat narrow piece of cloth put around the crown of a hat, as a decorative item

What is a "hatband"?

A hatband is a band that is worn around a hat, typically made of leather, ribbon, or some other material. Hatbands can be functional or decorative, serving to hold the hat in place or simply adding style and flair to the hat. They can vary in width, color, and design, and may feature embellishments such as beads, studs, or conchos. Hatbands can be found in a variety of hat styles, including cowboy hats, fedoras, and Panama hats. They are often interchangeable, allowing wearers to customize their hats to match their outfits or personal preferences.

Examples

1. Now, most panama hats come with a black hatband and a leather sweat band on the inside.

2. Don't be discouraged by the hatbands and the ribbons.

3. Cromwell rode up and down the ranks, plucking copies of the Agreement of the People from the hatbands of some of the soldiers who'd come with copies of the Agreement of the People in their hats.

4. To choose a helmet, first find the circumference of your head where a hatband or sweatband might sit.

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