bathing cap

[ bey-thing ]

noun

1. a tight-fitting elastic cap, usually of rubber, worn to keep the hair dry while swimming and bathing.

bathing cap

/ ˈbeɪðɪŋ /

noun

1. a tight rubber cap worn by a swimmer to keep the hair dry

Word History and Origins

Origin of bathing cap¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

In case the health demands the shower-bath, the hair should be protected by a bathing cap.

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Amy made a face at him, settled her bathing cap more firmly, and looked at Jessie.

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Miss Elting already was dressed in her blue bathing costume, her hair tucked under her red rubber bathing cap.

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Jennie, giving me only the tail of her glance, turned to her choice of a bathing-cap again—the yellow one or the green one.

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Over it he pulled a rubber cap, like a bathing cap with a hole cut in the top.

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