balaclava

noun

bal·​a·​cla·​va ˌba-lə-ˈklä-və  -ˈkla- 

: a knit cap for the head and neck

called also balaclava helmet

Examples of balaclava in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Around Atlantic and Brompton avenues, crowds of people gathered, taking videos and looking at the agents — armed individuals wearing balaclavas, some carrying long weapons, wearing vests and camoflauge pants. —Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025

The attacker was dressed in all black clothing and wore a helmet and balaclava, Reuters also reported, citing local newspaper Ouest France. —Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Hats, hoods and futuristic balaclavas framed the face across runways, with standout moments at Valentino, Balmain and Rabanne. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025

Sevilla’s squad returned to their training ground after a 3-2 away defeat at Celta Vigo to find a mob of around 400 supporters waiting for them, some wearing balaclavas. —Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Balaclava, Crimea, site of a British encampment during the Crimean War

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for balaclava

• cassava
• cava
• fava
• guava
• jahveh
• lava