CEFR B1

headcovering

noun

Meaning

A piece of cloth or other material worn on the head.

Examples

She chose a simple, elegant headcovering for the formal event.
The law requires all visitors to wear a headcovering inside the temple.

Synonyms: hat, scarf, veil, hijab

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headcovering (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈhɛdˌkʌvərɪŋ

Definition

A piece of cloth or other material worn on the head.

Examples

She chose a simple, elegant headcovering for the formal event.
The law requires all visitors to wear a headcovering inside the temple.
He adjusted his baseball cap, a casual headcovering for everyday wear.

How to Use headcovering

wear a headcovering (collocation): To have a headcovering on one's head. — "She decided to wear a headcovering to the ceremony."
choose a headcovering (collocation): To select a headcovering. — "He helped her choose a headcovering that matched her outfit."
remove a headcovering (collocation): To take off a headcovering. — "It is customary to remove your headcovering when entering certain buildings."

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