things for your head

Meanings

1. 1phrasepluralinformal

   Items worn on the head, such as hats, caps, helmets, scarves, or headbands.

   Grammar: Used as a plural group noun; it takes a plural verb: things for your head are in the drawer.

   Patterns

   • things for your head
   • a thing for your head
   • buy things for your head

   She keeps all her things for your head in one basket by the door.

   In winter I pack gloves, a scarf, and other things for your head.

   The shop sells things for your head, like beanies and sun hats.

2. 2phrasepluralinformal

   Products used on the hair or scalp, such as shampoo, combs, or hair clips.

   Grammar: Also plural; the context usually makes clear whether it means clothing or hair products.

   Patterns

   • things for your head
   • things for your head and hair

   The bathroom shelf is full of things for your head: shampoo, gel, and a brush.

   She bought a few things for your head at the pharmacy.

Common combinations

things for your head

Put your things for your head in the hall closet.

wear things for your head

Players wear things for your head to stay safe.

buy things for your head

I need to buy things for your head before the trip.

a shop selling things for your head

There is a small shop selling things for your head near the station.

Synonyms and how they differ

headwear

A more formal single word for hats and similar items; it does not usually include shampoo or combs.

hats

Names only one kind of head covering, so it is narrower than this general phrase.

hair products

Fits the second sense well, but not hats or helmets.

Commonly confused: things for your head or headgear?

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