What does "headwear" mean?

Clothing worn on the head (e.g. hats, helmets, headdresses, headscarves).

What is a synonym for "headwear"?

Common synonyms include: cap, hat, headdress, headgear, headgear, headpiece.

Pronounced //ˈhɛdˌweə(ɹ)//.

//ˈhɛdˌweə(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Clothing worn on the head (e.g. hats, helmets, headdresses, headscarves). uncountable, usually

"A turban is a piece of cloth-based headwear worn by people in various cultures, often also serving as a religious observance."

From head + -wear. Piecewise doublet of chefwear.

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