as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
Corso’s weekly end-of-show pick during GameDay’s Saturday selections has become a college football tradition; the former coach has made 430 headgear picks.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
While both events will include a military flypast, Trooping the Color offers a more old-fashioned sense of pageantry with those soldiers on horseback, dressed in brightly colored ceremonial uniforms and elaborate headgear.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Why the Senior Assassin Game Is a Cause for Concern
To improve their chances at winning, some students disguise themselves by wearing ski masks—headgear designed to conceal most of the face.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
Corso has made 430 mascot headgear selections all-time, compiling a 286-144 record.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
While both events will include a military flypast, Trooping the Color offers a more old-fashioned sense of pageantry with those soldiers on horseback, dressed in brightly colored ceremonial uniforms and elaborate headgear.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Why the Senior Assassin Game Is a Cause for Concern
To improve their chances at winning, some students disguise themselves by wearing ski masks—headgear designed to conceal most of the face.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
Corso has made 430 mascot headgear selections all-time, compiling a 286-144 record.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
Noun
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Scott’s first company offered a wide range of hats, with a focus on providing comfortable headwear for patients undergoing chemotherapy.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In 2018, the Indians retired use of Chief Wahoo on their jerseys and hats.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Players warming up without certain pads or helmets.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Uniforms and helmets of all 12 Mountain West teams were displayed in a hallway at the media days event.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, these elevated caps were allowed to expire, returning to 65,000 plus 20,000 for U.S. master’s degree holders by 2004.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Clean the lid: Make sure to clean off the lid of the bottle after each use to prevent bacteria or mold forming around the cap.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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