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baseball cap

American

noun

a close-fitting cap with a deep visor and usually the name or emblem of a baseball team, worn by baseball players, or by others as casual attire.

baseball cap British

noun

a close-fitting thin cap with a deep peak

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baseball cap

Bush, who is on bail, arrived at court with his face covered with a baseball cap and scarf.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

The suspect is described as a white male, 6ft tall, wearing dark shorts, a grey jumper and a beige baseball cap.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Obrokta roamed the halls of the athletic department in shorts and a baseball cap while his son was in class.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

The prize: A red Coca-Cola themed scarf or baseball cap.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

Jax adjusts his baseball cap, and I brace myself as he opens the lobby door again, letting in cold and rain and noise until the door closes behind him.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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