Meaning & use
snap backs
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“snap backs” is a form of “snapback”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounpluralinformal
baseball caps with a flat or curved front and an adjustable plastic strap at the back.
Grammar: Usually plural when talking about the style in general; the singular is 'snapback'.
Patterns
- wear snap backs
- a collection of snap backs
He collects snap backs in every color.
The store sells T-shirts, hoodies, and snap backs.
Snap backs became popular again with streetwear fans.
Word forms
| singular | snapback |
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Common combinations
- wear a snapback
- He often wears a snapback turned backwards.
- a snapback cap
- She bought a plain black snapback cap.
- adjust the snapback
- You can adjust the snapback to fit your head.
- a snapback hat
- That snapback hat has a bright logo on the front.
Synonyms and how they differ
- baseball cap
- The general term for this kind of cap; 'snapback' specifically means one with a plastic snap strap.
- cap
- A short, general word for any soft hat with a front part; it does not show the adjustable back strap.
- trucker hat
- Similar in shape but usually has a mesh back and a different closure, so it is not exactly the same.
Word family
- snapback noun
- The singular form: one cap with an adjustable plastic strap.
Commonly confused: snap backs or snapback?
snap backs vs snapback
This is the singular; use 'snap backs' only when you mean more than one.
Practice
What does 'snap backs' mean in this sentence: 'He wears snap backs and hoodies every day.'?
Choose one answer.
In clothing contexts, 'snap backs' are caps with a snap strap at the back. The other options use different meanings of 'snap' or 'back' and do not fit the clothing list.
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