1. A decorative band of ribbon, fabric, or leather worn around the crown of a hat, typically just above the brim.

Examples

• She adjusted the black hatband on her wide-brimmed hat.
• The vintage fedora featured a silk hatband in deep burgundy.
• He wore a straw hat with a colorful hatband for the summer garden party.
• The hatbands on display at the millinery shop came in dozens of colors and patterns.
• A simple grosgrain hatband gave the plain hat a polished appearance.