Definition of BANDEAU

bandeau

Meanings

Plural: bandeaus, bandeaux

Noun

  • an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
  • A band for the hair.
  • A band.
  • A narrow, tight bra, especially when strapless; hence, any women's top made from a similar band of fabric.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French bandeau, from Old French bandel, diminutive form of bande. Doublet of bendel.

Synonyms

bra, brassiere

Scrabble Score: 10

bandeau is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bandeau is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bandeau is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

bandeau is a valid Words With Friends word