Bandeau

Pronunciation: /bændoʊ/

Definitions of bandeau

noun a narrow band worn around the head to hold the hair in place

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a bandeau to keep her hair out of her face while exercising.

A2 The swimmer wore a bandeau bikini at the beach.

B1 The fashion designer created a collection of bandeau tops for the summer season.

B2 The actress accessorized her outfit with a sparkly bandeau for the red carpet event.

C1 The lingerie model showcased a lace bandeau in the latest fashion show.

C2 The designer showcased a stunning bandeau dress at the Paris Fashion Week.

Examples of bandeau in a Sentence

formal She wore a bandeau top to the formal event.

informal I like wearing bandeau tops in the summer.

slang I can't find my favorite bandeau, it's so annoying!

figurative The sunlight created a golden bandeau across the horizon.

Grammatical Forms of bandeau

• past tense: bandeaued
• plural: bandeaus
• comparative: more bandeau
• superlative: most bandeau
• present tense: bandeaus
• future tense: will bandeau
• perfect tense: have bandeaueed
• continuous tense: is bandeauing
• singular: bandeau
• positive degree: bandeau
• infinitive: to bandeau
• gerund: bandeauing
• participle: bandeaued

Origin and Evolution of bandeau

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bandeau' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a narrow band worn around the head to keep hair in place, the term 'bandeau' has evolved to also describe a type of swimsuit top that is strapless and shaped like a narrow band across the chest.