ballcap

Logo-bearing headwear

A ballcap is a casual cap with a rounded crown and a stiff, projecting brim in front—the style worn by baseball players.

The term is interchangeable with baseball cap, though ballcap sounds slightly more informal: He grabbed his ballcap and headed out.

anatomy

visor

Eye-shading brim

  • brimProjecting edge or lip
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
  • billAmount owed, written

peak · eyelets · buckram · dome · panel · strap · closure · sweatband · button · seam

style

snapback

Sudden return to position

adjustable · vintage · streetwear · logo · embroidered · corduroy · denim · camouflage · distressed · mesh

sports

softball

Variant with larger ball

pitcher · batter · coach · league · stadium · dodgers · fan · replica · autographed · gameday

casual

relaxed

Free of stress

informal · outdoor · barbecue · hangout · sunshade · roadtrip · beachwear · youthful · comfortable · versatile

Opposites
formality of headwear

ballcaptop hat

Tall formal headwear

fedora · bowler hat · homburg · trilby · fascinator

headwear style/aesthetic

ballcapcrown

Sovereign's ornamental headpiece

tiara · turban · bonnet · sombrero · fez

Family

ball, cap, capital, baseball, capped, caps, capping, baseball cap, capstone

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G