noun

headgear

HEHD-geer

Headgear (noun) means anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or hood. Example: “Boxers must wear protective headgear during training.”

noun

Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or hood.

"Boxers must wear protective headgear during training."

An orthodontic device worn outside the mouth to help correct severe bite problems.

"The orthodontist recommended headgear alongside her braces."

Word forms

headgears plural

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Boxers must wear protective _____ during training.

A compound of "head" and "gear."

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What does “headgear” mean?

The word “headgear” means anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or hood.

How do you pronounce “headgear”?

“Headgear” is pronounced HEHD-geer (/ˈhɛdɡɪɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “headgear” in a sentence?

Here is “headgear” used in a sentence: “Boxers must wear protective headgear during training.”

What is another word for “headgear”?

Words with a similar meaning to “headgear” include headdress and headwear.

What part of speech is “headgear”?

“Headgear” is a noun.

How many meanings does “headgear” have?

“Headgear” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: anything worn on the head, such as a hat, helmet, or hood.

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