headgear

Example Sentences

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For centuries, appearing in public without the proper headgear was a faux pas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The two young opponents, clad in crisp white karategi with coloured belts and protective headgear, circled each other on the tatami, the floor covering used for practising Japanese martial arts.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

He adds that players should wear protective headgear - which many currently do not - and have spotters around to prevent their heads from hitting the ground.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Hodges apparently popped the question with a tiny cowboy hat-shaped ring box — a nod to Wilson’s ever-present headgear.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Mr. Habib donated the leather headgear and goggles he had worn as a pilot in the war, to which was attached a red tie belonging to Mr. Lee to simulate the bird’s fleshy nose.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord