Headgear: meaning, definitions and examples

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headgear

 

[ ˈhɛdˌɡɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

protective equipment

Headgear refers to any type of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries. It can include helmets, caps, hats, headbands, etc.

Synonyms

headwear, helmet, protective headgear

Examples of usage

  • A football player wears headgear to protect himself from head injuries.
  • The construction worker always wears headgear while working on the site.
  • She put on her headgear before riding her bike.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion accessory

Headgear can also refer to fashionable head accessories worn as a style statement. This includes hats, caps, headbands, hair accessories, etc.

Synonyms

headdress, headpiece, headwear

Examples of usage

  • She loves to wear different types of headgear to match her outfits.
  • He wore a stylish fedora as his headgear for the party.
  • The bride had a beautiful floral headgear for her wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "headgear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chapéu

🇮🇳 सिर का सामान

🇩🇪 Kopfbedeckung

🇮🇩 penutup kepala

🇺🇦 головний убір

🇵🇱 nakrycie głowy

🇯🇵 ヘッドギア

🇫🇷 couvre-chef

🇪🇸 sombrero

🇹🇷 başlık

🇰🇷 머리 장식

🇸🇦 غطاء رأس

🇨🇿 pokryvka hlavy

🇸🇰 pokrytie hlavy

🇨🇳 头饰

🇸🇮 pokrivalo za glavo

🇮🇸 höfðubúnaður

🇰🇿 бас киімі

🇬🇪 თავის სარქველი

🇦🇿 baş geyimi

🇲🇽 sombrero

Etymology

The term 'headgear' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'head' and 'gear'. Initially used mainly for protective gear, it later evolved to include fashionable accessories. Headgear has been an essential part of human attire throughout history, serving both practical and decorative purposes.

See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.