balaclava
noun
bal·a·cla·va ˌba-lə-ˈklä-və 
-ˈkla-
-ˈkla- : a knit cap for the head and neck
called also balaclava helmet
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Complete protection from the elements is essential for a winter city trekker, and the balaclava is the perfect way to simultaneously keep your head, ears, and neck warm. 
Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 1 Aug. 2022 The video shows the suspect dressed in all black with a balaclava mask covering his face. Lorraine Taylor, Fox News, 30 May 2022 Don Toliver makes a cameo in the clip, which sees Bieber bouncing around a trailer back of house, covering his face with an orange balaclava for half the action. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2022 Historically, the balaclava is more often associated with war tactics than runway trends. Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Dec. 2021 NonTokyo presented ensembles full of juxtaposition, such as one involving a pink ball gown, harness and balaclava. Megan C. Hills, CNN, 23 Mar. 2022 Beside him was a man in a balaclava and another holding a piece of shrapnel. James Marson, WSJ, 27 Mar. 2022 The balaclava isn’t going anywhere any time soon, but gigantic, long scarves are trending now too. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2022 In the last six months, there’s been no bigger winter trend than the balaclava. Nadia Ebrahim, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2022 See More
Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 1 Aug. 2022 The video shows the suspect dressed in all black with a balaclava mask covering his face. Lorraine Taylor, Fox News, 30 May 2022 Don Toliver makes a cameo in the clip, which sees Bieber bouncing around a trailer back of house, covering his face with an orange balaclava for half the action. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2022 Historically, the balaclava is more often associated with war tactics than runway trends. Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Dec. 2021 NonTokyo presented ensembles full of juxtaposition, such as one involving a pink ball gown, harness and balaclava. Megan C. Hills, CNN, 23 Mar. 2022 Beside him was a man in a balaclava and another holding a piece of shrapnel. James Marson, WSJ, 27 Mar. 2022 The balaclava isn’t going anywhere any time soon, but gigantic, long scarves are trending now too. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2022 In the last six months, there’s been no bigger winter trend than the balaclava. Nadia Ebrahim, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Balaclava, Crimea, site of a British encampment during the Crimean War
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above