Thesaurus results for HEADGEAR

headgear

noun

ˈhed-ˌgir

Definition of headgear

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 Examples of non-compliant headgear/face coverings include inappropriate face paint, offensive prosthetics, make up or masks intended to frighten, and fursuits. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Paramount Great Again hat, but didn’t expect the mischievous executive to turn up in Edinburgh wearing the headgear. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 With his vision obscured by his makeshift headgear, Momota could be seen clumsily making his way around as visitors watched nearby. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Despite neither having professional boxing records, their bout, fought with headgear, was praised for its intensity and athleticism, particularly from Lex, whose jab, length, and coordination proved decisive. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headgear

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Noun

And what was the reasoning behind Haley Stevens’s ludicrously capacious hat?

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
From there, the 13 people in that room could have been picking from a hat.

— Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of hat

Noun

This technology could advance the development of safer sports helmets and lightweight body armor.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
The restaurant also features two photographs by Pascal Kinsey depicting Kansas City’s Chiefs and Royals helmets near Union Station.

— J.M. Banks November 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of helmet

Noun

Raising the payroll tax threshold — which is incrementally adjusted each year to keep up with average wages — would not affect most workers, since just 6% of individuals had earnings at or above the cap in 2024, according to the AARP.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
But creativity around the structure of a deal could help counter teams’ anxieties over a possible salary cap in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

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