balaclava
noun
bal·a·cla·va
ˌba-lə-ˈklä-və 
-ˈkla-
-ˈkla-
: a knit cap for the head and neck
called also balaclava helmet
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Instead of a simple tie, scarves are being draped across the entire torso, looped in a balaclava, or pinned with an eye-catching brooch.
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Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
The Balaclava Nothing beats a balaclava on those unbearably cold days.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Thermal Merino Balaclava Protect your face from the wind, snow, and cold the right way with this premium 100% merino balaclava.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Tie one around like a balaclava to complement your puffer jacket±I recommend investing in a cashmere one to actually stay warm.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025
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Julia Guerra, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
The Balaclava Nothing beats a balaclava on those unbearably cold days.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Thermal Merino Balaclava Protect your face from the wind, snow, and cold the right way with this premium 100% merino balaclava.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Tie one around like a balaclava to complement your puffer jacket±I recommend investing in a cashmere one to actually stay warm.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balaclava
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“Balaclava.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balaclava. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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