headgear

noun

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

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The law requires cyclists to wear protective headgear. Her preferred form of headgear is a big, floppy hat.
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Before meeting some Under Armour executives in February, Arzoni impressed upon them the marketing significance of headgear. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 There were plenty of new spins on his famous baker boy cap showcased like art objects in a striking Plexiglas installation in an art gallery opposite Le Bristol, plus numerous other variations on other headgear in his spring 2027 lineup. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Purdy’s punishment was wearing an Iowa cap and shirt to his post-practice press conference, which Purdy noted was not as bad as wearing Iowa’s mascot headgear in 2023. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 Examples of non-compliant headgear/face coverings include inappropriate face paint, offensive prosthetics, make up or masks intended to frighten, and fursuits. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headgear

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headgear. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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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
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