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
Helms, meanwhile, stood out wearing a giant candy-cane hat along with a red-and-white striped waistcoat — matching Garner's headgear and dress — over a white shirt with a red bow tie and red pants, paired with red-and-white sneakers.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The former Michigan football standout said the protective headgear added a layer of security.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The former Michigan football standout said the protective headgear added a layer of security.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 12 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
Noun
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He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with yellow pants, a Carhartt-type jacket, and an orange hat.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The hat yai chicken nuggets ($9) are marinated and served with a sweet & sour dip made of fish sauce, white peppercorn and cilantro stems.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With helmets on, the sick astronauts would have been unable to blow their noses, and the buildup of pressure could have ruptured their eardrums: a painful and possibly career-ending injury.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Tech innovator Ethan Skate (Stanley Tucci) has developed virtual reality helmets called neurocasters with bifurcation capabilities, meaning people can work and play at the same time, enjoying safe VR leisure pursuits while their robot avatars take care of the hard stuff in the dystopian real world.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2021, a cost cap of $145 million per team was implemented to level the playing field.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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For those who worry a lot about privacy, there is a physical lens cap included for the onboard webcam.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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