bareheaded

[ bair-hed-id ]

adjective

1. with the head uncovered.

bareheaded

/ ˌbɛəˈhɛdɪd /

adjective

1. with head uncovered

Other Words From

• bare·head·ed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bareheaded¹

1520–30; bare ¹ + headed; compare Middle English bareheved, barehed

Example Sentences

The driver snapped the reins and the modest parade, escorted by a small group of bareheaded officers on foot, took Abraham Lincoln to the White House.

From Literature

And yet the Royal Mint is anticipating high demand for commemorative coronation coins, on sale April 24, featuring a crowned Charles — though male British sovereigns tend to be bareheaded on day-to-day money.

From Washington Post

Unlike with gun ownership, the Constitution does not protect the right to smoke, leave your seat belt unbuckled and ride your motorcycle bareheaded.

From Washington Post

Tossing head scarves into bonfires, dancing bareheaded before security agents, young women have been at the forefront of these demonstrations, supplying the defining images of defiance.

From New York Times

In another, young women dare to dance bareheaded in front of the riot police.

From New York Times