baseball cap

noun

Synonyms of baseball capnext
: a cap of the kind worn by baseball players that has a rounded crown and a long visor

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The Testament of Ann Lee actress also wore dark-wash jeans, sneakers and baseball cap. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 The 37-year-old actor covered his hair with a black baseball cap, tucking a pair of black sunglasses into the front of his T-shirt and adding a black leather watch. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026 Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 Layer a basic white tee underneath, throw the sweater over your shoulders, and hide messy hair with a versatile baseball cap for an even sportier look. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baseball cap

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baseball cap was in 1865

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“Baseball cap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseball%20cap. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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baseball cap

noun
: a cap of the kind worn by baseball players that has a rounded crown and a long visor

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