as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
Products from companies like Tobii and Pupil Labs already offer real-time pupillometry via lightweight headgear for use in research, behavioral analysis, and assistive technology for people with medical conditions that limit movement but leave eye control intact.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
In April, the city of Hangzhou hosted the first-ever robot kickboxing tournament, featuring several humanoid robots made by Chinese startup Unitree outfitted with gloves and protective headgear, operated by humans with video-game controllers.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The selection of the textiles and the display of the hats and headgear were overseen by Maddalena Terragni, manager of the textile collection at the Fondazione Antonio Ratti in Como.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Midway through the third quarter Friday, a helmetless De La Vara Vazquez pursued and tackled San Marcos quarterback Frans Steyn after the defensive lineman's headgear had been knocked off earlier in the play.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
In April, the city of Hangzhou hosted the first-ever robot kickboxing tournament, featuring several humanoid robots made by Chinese startup Unitree outfitted with gloves and protective headgear, operated by humans with video-game controllers.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The selection of the textiles and the display of the hats and headgear were overseen by Maddalena Terragni, manager of the textile collection at the Fondazione Antonio Ratti in Como.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Midway through the third quarter Friday, a helmetless De La Vara Vazquez pursued and tackled San Marcos quarterback Frans Steyn after the defensive lineman's headgear had been knocked off earlier in the play.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
Noun
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After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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This whimsical set includes an adorable Piglet figure wearing a birthday party hat, with poseable ears, adjustable feet, and liftable arms for playful display.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some obvious changes in parenting guidelines over the years include no longer allowing kids to ride a bike without a helmet or travel in a car without a car seat—most parents have also banned crib bumpers and blankets from their infants cribs, too.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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The group emphasizes that no matter the circumstances, a helmet is vital to safety.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Considering both would come with hefty price tags toward the cap, that alone should indicate that Dallas is big-game hunting to address major holes on the defensive side of the ball.—
Nick Harris
March 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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