Basic Details
Word: Headband
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strip of material worn around the head to keep hair away from the face or to hold a hairstyle in place.
Synonyms: Hairband, hair tie, ribbon
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your head above water: To manage a difficult situation without falling behind. Example: "With all the homework, I just need to keep my head above water this week."
- To wear many hats: To have many different roles or responsibilities. Example: "As a teacher, coach, and mother, she wears many hats every day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She wore a bright pink headband to match her summer dress.
Example 2: The athlete used a headband to keep sweat from dripping into his eyes during the game.
Example 3: My sister loves to make headbands with different patterns and decorations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that headbands have been used for thousands of years? Ancient Greeks and Romans wore them to signify status or as part of a festive celebration.
Famous Quote
"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." — Rachel Zoe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "headband" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A strip of material for the head
c) A piece of furniture
d) A type of shoe
Answer: b) A strip of material for the head
2. Which of these is a synonym of "headband"?
a) Gloves
b) Belt
c) Hairband
d) Socks
Answer: c) Hairband
3. Which sentence uses "headband" correctly?
a) He wore a headband to keep his hair out of his face.
b) She put her headband in the oven to cook.
c) The headband flew across the room when he threw it.
d) He used a headband as a pencil.
Answer: a) He wore a headband to keep his hair out of his face.
4. Which idiom means having many roles?
a) Keep your head above water
b) To wear many hats
c) On cloud nine
d) Break a leg
Answer: b) To wear many hats
5. What is the opposite of "headband"?
a) N/A
b) Jacket
c) Pencil
d) Book
Answer: a) N/A
