Clothes and Fashion - Headgear

Here you will learn the name of different types of headgear in English, such as "cap", "bonnet" and "derby".

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Clothes and Fashion

a warm and close-fitting hat, usually woolen, covering the whole neck and head except for the eyes

Ex: The balaclava had a small opening for the eyes .
Balmoral [noun]

a round hat without a brim, often with a cockade or ribbons attached, traditionally worn by Scottish soldiers as part of their uniform

beanie [noun]

a small round hat that fits tightly to the head

bearskin [noun]

a military hat made of black fur that is tall and is worn by some British soldiers on special ceremonies

beret [noun]

a round hat, typically made of wool or other soft material, that is flat at the top of the head and has no brim

Ex: During the parade , many soldiers wore berets as part of their uniform .
boater [noun]

a round hat with a wide brim and a flat top, made of straw that is worn under the sun

a woolen hat that fits the head tightly with a fluffy ball on top for decoration, called a bobble

bonnet [noun]

a hat with strings tied under the chin, worn by women or children, especially in the past

bowler [noun]

a man's hat made of hard felt with a curved brim and dome-shaped top

brim [noun]

the extended edge or projecting part of a hat that extends outward from the base

Ex: He wore a straw hat with a large brim to protect himself from the harsh summer sun .
busby [noun]

a tall military hat made of black fur that is worn by some British soldiers on special ceremonies

cap [noun]

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

Ex:
cloche [noun]

a bell-shaped hat for women that fits tightly

a hat with a wide brim and soft high crown, worn by cowboys

a hard round headgear with a visor that covers the face, worn to protect the head while riding a bike or driving a car

Ex: Wearing a crash helmet is mandatory for all racers in the competition .
derby [noun]

a man's hat made of hard felt with a curved brim and dome-shaped top

a paper cone that was formerly given to a child considered to be a slow learner in the schools, as a form of punishment

fedora [noun]

a soft felt hat with a wide brim and a crown that is pushed inward

fez [noun]

a small conical red hat with a flat top, a tassel and no brim worn by men in some Muslim countries

a woolen boat-shaped cap with no brim and two ribbons at the back, decorated with a cockade, originally worn as a part of the traditional Scottish Highland dress

hat [noun]

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

Ex: She bought a new hat to add a stylish accessory to her outfit .
headgear [noun]

any item of clothing that covers the head, such as a hat, helmet, etc.

helmet [noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
homburg [noun]

a semi-formal felt hat with a narrow curled brim, a single dent on the crown and a silk band, worn by men

miter [noun]

a tall pointed headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of authority and position during some ceremonies

a black cap with a stiff square top and a tassel, worn as a sign of academic achievement

panama [noun]

a man's hat with a wide brim, originally made from the leaves of palm trees in Ecuador

a lightweight hat made of the dried pith of the sola, worn in very hot countries to keep the head protected against the sun

a flat top hat with a telescoped crown and a brim curled up all the way round

skid lid [noun]

a hard protective headgear that is worn as protection, while on a bicycle, skateboard, etc.

a lightweight hat made of the dried pith of the sola, worn in India to keep the head protected against the sun

sombrero [noun]

a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

a hat with a long wide brim, which is longer at the back, worn as protection against rain or wind

Stetson [noun]

(trademark) a tall felt hat with a wide brim, usually worn by the American cowboys in the western parts

sun hat [noun]

a hat with a broad edge that protects the head and the neck from the sun

a traditional woolen Scottish bonnet with a pom-pom in the middle, worn by men

tarboosh [noun]

a small conical red hat with a flat top, a tassel and no brim worn by men in some Muslim countries

a high-crowned hat with a broad brim, worn especially by American cowboys

topee [noun]

a lightweight hat made of the dried pith of the sola, worn in very hot countries to keep the head protected against the sun

top hat [noun]

a tall flat-topped hat made by silk with a narrow brim, worn by men on formal occasions

topi [noun]

a lightweight hat made of the dried pith of the sola, worn in very hot countries to keep the head protected against the sun

toque [noun]

a small close-fitting hat for women that has no brim

a square piece of fabric used for covering the head and knotted under the chin, especially by women

niqab [noun]

a veil that covers the face except the eyes, worn by some Muslim women in public

hijab [noun]

a religious piece of clothing, worn by some Muslim women in public, covering the head and neck

a type of headgear made from woven straw, typically worn in warm weather to provide shade and ventilation

headwrap [noun]

a fabric or cloth that is wrapped around the head, typically worn as a head covering or accessory for cultural, religious, or fashion purposes

ski hat [noun]

a close-fitting knitted hat for warmth during skiing or winter sports, often with a fold-up cuff and optional pom-pom or tassel on top

trilby [noun]

a felt hat with a narrow brim and an indented top

tuque [noun]

a close-fitting knitted stocking cap

turban [noun]

a long piece of silk or cotton that is wound tightly around the head, worn as a headdress by Muslim, Sikh or Hindu men

visor [noun]

a piece of plastic or other material that is worn on the head with a band in order to protect the eyes from the sun

Ex: He adjusted the visor on his cap to block the sunlight during his morning run .
nightcap [noun]

a soft hat that people used to wear in bed

a soft hat made of various materials with a rounded or flat top and a small brim, typically worn by working-class men

fur hat [noun]

a head covering made from the pelts of animals, typically worn to provide warmth in cold weather

a decorative covering worn on the head, typically worn as a symbol of status or cultural significance

a tall, white, pleated hat worn by chefs and culinary professionals, often called a toque, symbolizing expertise and authority in the kitchen

a wide-brimmed hat with a bucket-shaped crown, typically made of lightweight fabric, worn for sun protection and casual style, popular in outdoor and street fashion

a tight-fitting knitted cap that covers the head and ears, typically made of wool or acrylic material

a close-fitting knitted cap that covers the head and ears, typically made of wool or synthetic material

a type of hat with two visors, one in front and one in back, traditionally worn for hunting

Ex: She found an old deerstalker in her grandfather 's wardrobe .
chapeau [noun]

a French word that means "hat" or "headwear," typically a formal or dressy type of hat