headwear

[ hed-wair ]

noun

1. coverings for the head, especially hats.

Word History and Origins

Origin of headwear¹

First recorded in 1865–70; head ( def ) + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Lee pointed out that the new bucket has a few knobs for adjusting various parts of the headwear so it fits just right.

From Popular-Science

Soul Cap, a UK firm started four years ago, had applied to FINA last year, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, for its headwear to be officially approved.

From Quartz

FINA, the global ruling body for competitive swimming, has told a company named Soul Cap that its headwear for swimmers with voluminous hair will not be permitted in any competitions FINA recognizes, ranging from county meets to the Olympics.

From Quartz

From layers to helmets to headwear, they’ve got you covered for a safe and comfortable day in the backcountry.

From Outside Online

Thankfully, no one will be judging your unfashionable headwear under water.

From The Daily Beast

Another common argument is that soldiers with religious headwear take on additional risk because they cannot wear helmets.

From The Daily Beast

One early problem for the exuberantly hatted legislator: The House has forbidden headwear since 1837.

From The Daily Beast

From Anna Sui to Oscar de la Renta to Michael Kors, the headwear at New York Fashion Week has been wonderfully over the top.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Green Hat, on this occasion, had discarded the article of headwear that had given him that nickname with the young ensigns.

From Project Gutenberg

I produced a gilt paper initial "H," such as hatters put in headwear for their customers.

From Project Gutenberg

Just a simple piece of headwear that has seen many suns and rains.

From Project Gutenberg

It has been a favorite device of great portrait painters to dress their sitters in all sorts of fanciful headwear.

From Project Gutenberg

In the general description at the park the old styles of headwear have been crowded to the background by foreign novelties.

From Project Gutenberg