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headwear

headwear

3 3.1
Items you wear on your head, like hats or helmets
  • noun
  • /ˈhɛdˌwɛr/
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  • Although it is necessary to keep your head protected from the harsh winter winds, it does not mean that you have to compromise your style or dressing sense, which is why many of the top designers take special care to design headwear that fits all kinds of wardrobe, time of the day, and personality.
  • religious headwear
  • men's headwear
  • new headwear

Yeah, sometimes head some sort of headwear.

Examples

  • While it is important to keep your inner hands and feet protected, winter headwear is also something you cannot do without.

    Blog text (18)
  • The Rockettes almost always have accessories, especially headwear.

    Blog text (4)
  • From casual wear to something classier, winter headwear hosts a variety of options for both men and women.

    Blog text (18)
  • Sieber's longstanding interest in headwear encouraged NMAfA to build its collection of hats.

    Academic text (2003)
  • For fans of fashion, a unique hat has become essential headwear for every occasion.

  • During the winter, I always wear a warm beanie as my favorite headwear.

  • Many athletes choose lightweight helmets as protective headwear while competing.

Synonyms

headdress
vsheadwear
18 5.6

An item worn on the head for ceremonies like weddings

is a general, everyday category not limited to ceremonial ornaments
headgear
vsheadwear
8 3.7

Items like hats worn on the head for protection, decoration, or ceremony

is a narrower term for everyday hats, caps, and protective items
head covering
vsheadwear
2 2.2

Cloth or hat that people wear on the head, sometimes over the face

focuses on shaped, wearable items rather than simple cloth coverings

How Protective

helmet
649 1.0
hood
  • US
106 3.5
headwear
3 3.1
hat
1.0
cap
175 1.0

Surface Forms

headwear singular
headwears plural

Morphology

headwear = head + wear (transparent) = head + wear

Meaning is directly the compound 'head' + 'wear' (clothing worn on the head), clear to learners familiar with 'head' and clothing 'wear'.

Etymology

Headwear joins head ('the top part of your body') and wear ('to have something on your body'). So it simply means clothes or items you put on your head, like hats, helmets, or caps.