bandeaus
|ban-deau|
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/bænˈdoʊ/
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/bænˈdəʊ/
(bandeau)
narrow band of cloth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bandeau' originates from French, specifically the word 'bandeau', where 'bande' meant 'band' or 'strip'.
Historical Evolution
'bandeau' entered English from French (bandeau) in the 19th century; French 'bande' comes from Old French and Late Latin 'banda', ultimately related to a Germanic root meaning 'band' or 'strip'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'band' or 'strip', but over time it came to mean 'a specific strip of cloth worn as a garment or ornament' in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow band of cloth worn around a woman's breasts as a bra or as swimwear (a strapless top).
She packed several bandeaus for the beach trip.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/10 00:26