Sweatband
/ˈswɛt.bænd/noun
A band worn around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat during physical activity.
Did you know?In Ancient Greece, athletes wore sweatbands not just for comfort, but as part of rituals to honor the gods of sport and victory.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰendh-
“To bind or tie.”
Old English
OE
bendan
“To bind or fasten.”
Middle English
ME
band
“A binding or fastening.”
17th Century
English
sweatband
“A band specifically designed to absorb perspiration, often used in sports.”
Modern English
English
sweatband
“A band worn to absorb sweat during physical activities.”