Word Noun
headgear
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈhɛdˌɡɪɹ/ UK /hˈɛdɡiə/ head·gear UK spelling headgears
Definition
n.a piece of equipment that you wear on your head. This can include things like hats, helmets, or glasses.
n.equipment worn on the head for protection, identification, or comfort. Often used in technical or nautical contexts to refer to specific protective gear.
Examples
“The sailor wore heavy headgear to protect his ears from the wind.”
“The construction workers were required to wear bright yellow headgear to ensure they were visible on the site.”
“The museum's collection includes various types of headgear from different centuries, ranging from simple wool caps to elaborate ceremonial helmets used by royalty.”
Etymology
From head + gear.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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