baseball cap
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Definition
Noun: A type of soft cap with a stiff, projecting front brim (called a "bill" or "visor").
Usage
A baseball cap is a casual hat, originally associated with baseball players but now widely worn as everyday attire. It is characterized by its rounded crown and the prominent front brim designed to shield the eyes from the sun. * He always wears a baseball cap when he goes for a run. * The team's logo was embroidered on the front of the baseball cap.
Advanced Usage
- "To wear one's baseball cap backwards/forwards": This describes the orientation of the cap's brim.
- He wore his baseball cap backwards in the style of some athletes.
- "A fitted baseball cap": Refers to a cap made in specific, precise sizes (e.g., 7 ⅜), as opposed to one with an adjustable strap.
- He prefers a fitted baseball cap for a cleaner look.
Variants and Related Words
- Ball cap (n): A common informal synonym for "baseball cap."
- Cap (n): The general category of headwear; a "baseball cap" is a specific type of cap.
- Bill / Visor (n): The stiff front part of the cap that shades the eyes.
Synonyms
- Ball cap
- Sports cap
Related Phrases
- "To tip one's cap": To briefly lift the cap as a gesture of greeting, respect, or acknowledgment. (While this phrase can apply to any cap, it is commonly associated with the gesture made with a baseball cap.)
- He tipped his cap to the crowd after hitting the home run.