Synonyms of headgear

headgear

noun

ˈhed-ˌgir 

as in hat

a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown

in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hat
• helmet
• cap
• headdress
• chapeau
• headpiece
• hood
• turban
• lid
• skullcap
• bonnet
• beret
• bowler
• fez
• toque
• sombrero
• pillbox
• fedora
• helm
• casque
• tricorne
• biretta
• shako
• sunbonnet
• baseball cap
• zucchetto
• kepi
• tam
• kufi
• Stetson
• derby
• silk hat
• calotte
• homburg
• top hat
• topper
• castor
• opera hat
• miter
• capuche
• service cap
• picture hat
• boater
• cowl
• cocked hat
• cloche
• plug hat
• garrison cap
• cowboy hat
• hard hat
• high hat
• leghorn
• stocking cap
• overseas cap
• stovepipe
• porkpie hat
• panama
• warbonnet
• sou'wester
• skimmer
• billycock
• ten-gallon hat
• nightcap
• tam-o'-shanter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headgear

Despite neither having professional boxing records, their bout, fought with headgear, was praised for its intensity and athleticism, particularly from Lex, whose jab, length, and coordination proved decisive. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Co-owner, club ambassador, strength and conditioning coach, headgear salesman, charity fundraiser and now kit designer… nobody can accuse JJ Watt of being a passive investor at Burnley. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026

And while Holland has yet to produce any Telemachus method dressing, Zendaya has been Athena incarnate in custom Jacquemus, drapey Khaite, and sculptural vintage Givenchy headgear. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Beckham went to the Dallas location and also tried on some Texas headgear at the McKinney Hat Company. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026