headwear
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of headwear
First recorded in 1865–70; head ( def. ) + ware 1
Example Sentences
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She zeroes in on the singer-songwriter’s frequent choice of yellow costuming and golden headwear, callouts to Yoruba culture and its spirits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Melania is no stranger to impressive headwear - her white and navy wide-brimmed hat was a talking point at her husband's inauguration earlier this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025
Something about the congregation’s elegant headwear always caught her eye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
Remember the collective removal of headwear to taunt the cap-less Patrick Cantlay.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
In what was probably a subconscious act of self-preservation, my focus shifted toward something I could control, which was finding acceptable headwear for Malia and Sasha for the announcement.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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