bandeau
a headband, especially one worn about the forehead.
a narrow brassiere.
Origin of bandeau
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How to use bandeau in a sentence
For a majority of the music video, Gaga rocks a leather-glove bandeau that at points moves and caresses her breasts.
Deconstructing Lady Gaga's 5 Bras in "Applause" | Erin Cunningham | August 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI hope that bandeau of silvery locks is not widening too fast on the head I love so well—that the eyes are as bright as ever.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3) | George Eliot"But I want a pink bandeau, mother," replied Florrie a little pettishly, as she patted her golden-red fringe.
Life and Gabriella | Ellen GlasgowThere was a corresponding galaxy of spangles arranged bandeau-fashion in her hair.
Just Around the Corner | Fannie HurstSeegooche and Tiawa wear basket caps, but Wacoba has a bandeau of bright beads about her hair.
The Arrow-Maker | Mary Austin
Across the forehead may be worn a narrow bandeau of pearls or diamonds.
British Dictionary definitions for bandeau
/ (ˈbændəʊ) /
a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
a bikini top in the form of narrow band of material
Origin of bandeau
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