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
Google and Samsung are collaborating on an original piece of headgear and a new Android XR operating system that will contend with devices previously released by Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
After her surprise appearance in Yellowstone, Bella Hadid has left behind the horse trainers of Montana—and her cowgirl hat—for the streets of New York, forgoing the Western wear for an all-black look topped with another more nostalgic piece of headgear.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Recently, however, people began speculating that the fishy headgear has been adopted once again by a population of northeast Pacific orcas known as the Southern Residents.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Wingo said one of the bigger hurdles the company faces is convincing athletes to overlook the aesthetic look of the headgear.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
After her surprise appearance in Yellowstone, Bella Hadid has left behind the horse trainers of Montana—and her cowgirl hat—for the streets of New York, forgoing the Western wear for an all-black look topped with another more nostalgic piece of headgear.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Recently, however, people began speculating that the fishy headgear has been adopted once again by a population of northeast Pacific orcas known as the Southern Residents.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Wingo said one of the bigger hurdles the company faces is convincing athletes to overlook the aesthetic look of the headgear.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
Noun
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Gretzky was spotted wearing a MAGA hat shortly afterward and attended Trump's inauguration.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Rio By Design Beachwear: Brazilian swimwear and beachwear, accessories and Panama hats.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes referred to as monkshood or helmet flower, the different species of wolfsbane produce flowers that resemble sloped hoods or helmets: for Aconitum napellus, these range from purple to blue, whereas those of Aconitum lycoctonum are yellow.—
Laura Murphy,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Feb. 2025
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Unlike instant replay challenges that come off the bench from the manager, only the catcher, pitcher or hitter can challenge the umpire’s pitch call by immediately tapping his cap or helmet.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But, like Hades, each region has midway points and ending caps that allow players to better interact with the game’s characters and worlds.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Faced with these challenges, local officials and trail managers are proposing legal changes to allow temporary visitor caps, limiting the number of hikers on high-traffic days.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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