sweatband
noun
sweat·band ˈswet-ˌband 
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The athlete donned a hot pink leopard-print dress by Nike, completing the striking look with a matching wrist sweatband, a pink headband and white-and-pink sneakers. 
Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Its inner polyester sweatband, breathable mesh and nylon fabric wicks sweat away in the summer heat. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 The sweatband does a great job of keeping sweat from dripping down into your eyes, and the flexible bill has held its shape through two years of wear. Ebony Roberts, Outside Online, 16 Aug. 2022 Keep it simple with a loaf of bread and a 1st place medal, or dress it up with a red, white, and blue '80s-style sweatband and socks set. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 In the mid-90s the director cycled the nearly 80 miles from Prague to Karlovy Vary, arriving in bike gear and sweatband, the perfect image of KVIFF’s egalitarian ethos. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2022 Decked out with a cotton sweatband and a mesh inner, H&M's hat works to keep perspiration to a minimum. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 But at under four ounces, with an elastic sweatband that dials in the fit, this hat quickly became a favorite for hot river days. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 There's also a moisture-wicking sweatband around the 4.5-inch brim to keep you cool while out hiking or exploring, while the brim's easily adjustable wired edges will keep your views unimpeded. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022 See More
Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Its inner polyester sweatband, breathable mesh and nylon fabric wicks sweat away in the summer heat. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 The sweatband does a great job of keeping sweat from dripping down into your eyes, and the flexible bill has held its shape through two years of wear. Ebony Roberts, Outside Online, 16 Aug. 2022 Keep it simple with a loaf of bread and a 1st place medal, or dress it up with a red, white, and blue '80s-style sweatband and socks set. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 In the mid-90s the director cycled the nearly 80 miles from Prague to Karlovy Vary, arriving in bike gear and sweatband, the perfect image of KVIFF’s egalitarian ethos. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 June 2022 Decked out with a cotton sweatband and a mesh inner, H&M's hat works to keep perspiration to a minimum. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 But at under four ounces, with an elastic sweatband that dials in the fit, this hat quickly became a favorite for hot river days. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 There's also a moisture-wicking sweatband around the 4.5-inch brim to keep you cool while out hiking or exploring, while the brim's easily adjustable wired edges will keep your views unimpeded. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1