Word
headgear
Phoneticshead·gear, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛdˌɡɪɹ/
UK/hˈɛdɡiə/
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.”
Examples
simple
“The sailor wore heavy headgear to protect his ears from the wind.”
contextual
“The construction workers were required to wear bright yellow headgear to ensure they were visible on the site.”
complex
“The museum's collection includes various types of headgear from different centuries, ranging from simple wool caps to elaborate ceremonial helmets used by royalty.”
Real-World Examples
“The hats are small brimmed and tall (it is rare to see the Queen without any headgear – headscarf, hat or tiara is worn – unless she is indoors).” “Prof Rublack said men used such headgear "to show off their knowledge of new technologies, crafts and global cultures to make their way in the world".” Etymology
From head + gear.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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