headgear

noun

head·​gear ˈhed-ˌgir How to pronounce headgear (audio)
1
: a covering or protective device for the head
2
: a harness for a horse's head

Examples of headgear in a Sentence

The law requires cyclists to wear protective headgear. Her preferred form of headgear is a big, floppy hat.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 One wonders what kind of passion project was possibly worth facing off against Hank Azaria as a lisping Egyptian king complete with ancient headgear. Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024 Over the past year, Sonny Angel — a biblically inaccurate, 3-inch-tall cherub figurine with peculiar headgear — has taken over the hearts, minds, phones, display shelves, and nightstands of collectors across the world. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 8 July 2024 Another relic found at the site was a jade headgear resembling an artifact made by another faraway culture in the present-day Anhui province. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for headgear 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of headgear was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near headgear

Cite this Entry

“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headgear. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

headgear

noun
head·​gear -ˌgi(ə)r How to pronounce headgear (audio)
1
: a covering (as a hat or helmet) for the head
2
: harness for a horse's head

More from Merriam-Webster on headgear

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!