Definition of "bandeau" in English

noun

1. A band for the hair.

   • She wore a bandeau in her hair.

2. (medicine) A band.

   • 1998, AANS Publications Committee: Setti S. Rengachary, MD, and Edward C. Benzel, MD, Calvarial and Dural Reconstruction: Neurosurgical Topics The frontal bandeau is then elevated en bloc. A Bi on BC1 (Midas Rex) bit is used to create the osteotomies circumferentially.

3. A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.