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

Tie one around like a balaclava to complement your puffer jacket±I recommend investing in a cashmere one to actually stay warm. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2025

One was depicted wearing a balaclava, and the other wearing a hoodie with the hood raised and a face covering. —Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025

The report states he was seen operating a black scooter wearing a black balaclava style mask with a white logo on the left cheek area, black jacket with a grey hooded sweatshirt underneath and grey sweatpants. —Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025

The alleged perpetrators -- one wearing a motorcycle helmet and the other covering their face with a balaclava and wearing a yellow construction worker vest – are seen making their way to the street. —Lilia Geho, ABC News, 24 Oct. 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