Headwear

/ˈhɛdwɛər/ noun

Definition

Any type of hat, helmet, crown, or other covering that is worn on the head.

Etymology

Compound of 'head' and 'wear,' created in the 20th century as a modern commercial term to describe the category of head-covering garments collectively, similar to footwear or neckwear.

Kelly Says

Headwear is one of the oldest forms of human identity—from royal crowns to military berets to religious turbans, what you put on your head instantly communicates your status, beliefs, or purpose!

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