skullcap

noun

Definition of skullcapnext
as in helmet

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Recent Examples of skullcap He's shown wearing a black skullcap, black facemask on his chin, red sweatshirt and red sweatpants, and sneakers. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 Designed to be used directly after cleansing, the blend of herbal ingredients (including ginseng, skullcap, and madecassoside, a compound found in cica) works to support your skin barrier, reduce inflammation, and promote a more youthful-looking complexion. — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025 The man had a squarish white beard and a dark chasia, or skullcap, and his eyes were like my father's—soft and a little sad, with the eyelids drooping at the outer corners. — Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023 This version comes without the camera horn, and uses a soft skullcap to hold and position the electrodes. — Anouk Wipprecht, IEEE Spectrum, 24 May 2019 See All Example Sentences for skullcap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skullcap
  1. helmet
  2. turban
  3. hood
  4. beret
  5. bonnet
  6. zucchetto
  7. fez
  8. kufi
Noun
  • Wearing a high-quality helmet, following road safety guidelines and receiving proper instruction can help reduce the risk of crashes and injuries.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • If that linebacker wears the green-dot helmet communicator, all the better.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of helmet
Noun
  • Channel a bit of glamour with Grace Kelly's look by pairing a colorful caftan with an elegant turban.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 July 2026
  • Wigs can feel tight and hot, so Heerdt said a silk scarf or turban can be a stylish replacement.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • Depending on the vehicle, this was generally as simple as popping the hood, removing a cap from the back of the headlight, and changing the bulb.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The doors were open to let smoke out since the vent hood wasn’t working, and several flies had gotten inside.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In London, Cynthia Erivo attended Wimbledon in a navy blue suit and matching beret by Ralph Lauren.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • In the latest iteration of her daily vlogs, the 51-year-old former reality star channeled the fictional Ingalls family from the Little House franchise, wearing a bonnet, light-blue blouse and a ribbon tie.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • In addition to his priestly robes, Pohlmeier wore a violet zucchetto, or skull cap, and a golden pectoral cross.
    — Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022
  • After a couple of minutes, he was given his own zucchetto, and left the stage, to applause.
    — Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2021
Definition of zucchetto
Noun
  • Dressed in a pink suit, matching fez and orange sneakers, band leader Ed Williams fueled the music and recalled Elmore James with his scorching slide guitar runs.
    — Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Then there is Toby, the fictional, fez-donning cartoon cat that Baseman calls his alter ego.
    — Iris Kwok May 12, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Definition of fez
Noun
  • So, there are [memes] of me as Doctor Manhattan with a chain and a dashiki and a kufi and, like, red laser eyes.
    — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
  • The man in the statue wears a kufi, a round, brimless cap common in the region.
    — Kayla Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Definition of kufi

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“Skullcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skullcap. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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