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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Meanwhile, wearing baseball caps backward is considered a rude violation of etiquette, and going barefoot is not allowed. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 On Instagram, the Babygirl actress posted a photo from her vacation in Chile wearing a dark-wash, wide-leg pair styled with a tweed blazer, loafers, and a baseball cap. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026 In addition to swim trunks, the collection, which launches in June, includes women’s swimsuits, a baseball cap, and beach bags. John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 John’s backwards baseball cap is so lesbian (complimentary). Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 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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