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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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balaclava
balaclava
[noun]

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

Ex: She knitted a balaclava as a gift for her brother .
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Balmoral
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

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beanie
beanie
[noun]

a small round hat that fits tightly to the head

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bearskin
bearskin
[noun]

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

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beret
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: The beret became a symbol of the counterculture movement in the 1960s .
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boater
boater
[noun]

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

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bobble hat

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

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bonnet
bonnet
[noun]

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

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bowler
bowler
[noun]

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

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brim
brim
[noun]

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

Ex: The brim of the baseball cap kept the sunlight out of his eyes during the game .
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busby
busby
[noun]

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

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cap
cap
[noun]

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

Ex: The cap had the logo of his favorite sports team embroidered on it .
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cloche
cloche
[noun]

a bell-shaped hat for women that fits tightly

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cowboy hat

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

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crash helmet

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: He replaced his old crash helmet with a more durable and comfortable one .
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derby
derby
[noun]

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

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dunce cap
dunce cap
[noun]

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

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fedora
fedora
[noun]

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

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fez
fez
[noun]

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

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glengarry
glengarry
[noun]

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

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hat
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 used to wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect her face from the sun .
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headgear
headgear
[noun]

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

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helmet
helmet
[noun]

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

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
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homburg
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

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miter
miter
[noun]

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

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mortarboard

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

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panama
panama
[noun]

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

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pith helmet

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

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porkpie hat

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

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skid lid
skid lid
[noun]

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

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sola topi
sola topi
[noun]

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

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sombrero
sombrero
[noun]

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

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souwester
souwester
[noun]

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

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Stetson
Stetson
[noun]

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

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sun hat
sun hat
[noun]

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

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tam-o'-shanter

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

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tarboosh
tarboosh
[noun]

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

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ten-gallon hat

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

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topee
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

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top hat
top hat
[noun]

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

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topi
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

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toque
toque
[noun]

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

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headscarf
headscarf
[noun]

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

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niqab
niqab
[noun]

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

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hijab
hijab
[noun]

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

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straw hat
straw hat
[noun]

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

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headwrap
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

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ski hat
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

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trilby
trilby
[noun]

a felt hat with a narrow brim and an indented top

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tuque
tuque
[noun]

a close-fitting knitted stocking cap

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turban
turban
[noun]

a long cloth wrapped around the head, worn as a headdress by men in certain religions

Ex: The turban is a symbol of faith and respect in many cultures .
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visor
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: The tour guide handed out visors to the group to ensure they were comfortable under the hot sun .
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nightcap
nightcap
[noun]

a soft hat that people used to wear in bed

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cloth cap
cloth cap
[noun]

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

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fur hat
fur hat
[noun]

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

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headdress
headdress
[noun]

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

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chef's hat

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

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bucket hat

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

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stocking cap

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

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watch cap
watch cap
[noun]

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

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deerstalker

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

Ex: The deerstalker was part of his costume for the Sherlock Holmes play .
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chapeau
chapeau
[noun]

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

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