Synonyms of headgear

headgear

noun

ˈhed-ˌgir 

as in hat

a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown

in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hat
• helmet
• cap
• headdress
• chapeau
• headpiece
• hood
• lid
• turban
• skullcap
• bonnet
• bowler
• beret
• helm
• fez
• toque
• sombrero
• pillbox
• fedora
• casque
• tricorne
• biretta
• shako
• sunbonnet
• baseball cap
• zucchetto
• kepi
• tam
• kufi
• Stetson
• derby
• silk hat
• calotte
• homburg
• top hat
• topper
• castor
• opera hat
• miter
• capuche
• service cap
• picture hat
• boater
• cowl
• cocked hat
• cloche
• plug hat
• garrison cap
• cowboy hat
• hard hat
• high hat
• leghorn
• stocking cap
• overseas cap
• stovepipe
• porkpie hat
• panama
• warbonnet
• sou'wester
• skimmer
• billycock
• ten-gallon hat
• nightcap
• tam-o'-shanter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headgear

Cunnane didn’t mourn the sad state of his headgear, though. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 May 2026

Not the guy in mascot headgear. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026

The researchers say the technology can also be applied to other medical equipment, including wheelchairs and headgear. — Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026

At some point, realizing that completely disregarding sun protection on a show that takes place directly in the sun might not be the best idea, Probst started sporting headgear. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026