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Headwear - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Headwear refers to any item worn on the head, such as hats, caps, or scarves, for protection, fashion, or cultural significance. It serves practical or decorative purposes in daily life.

headwear

/ˈhɛdˌwɛr/ /ˈhɛdwɛə/

Definition:

Items worn on the head for fashion, protection, or cultural significance.

Synonyms:

Hat, cap, headgear, bonnet

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Bareheaded, uncovered

Common Collocations:

Winter headwear, stylish headwear, protective headwear, traditional headwear

Derivatives:

Headwearing, headweared (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "headwear" as a general term for any covering worn on the head.

Common Phrases:

Keep your headwear on, change of headwear, fancy headwear

Etymology:

Derived from "head" + "wear," first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She bought new headwear for the wedding.
  • 2. His colorful headwear stood out in the crowd.
  • 3. The store sells various types of winter headwear.
  • 4. Traditional headwear is important in many cultures.

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