garrison cap

noun

1. overseas cap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of garrison cap¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

“He removed his droopy garrison cap and turned to peer into the darkness. Involuntarily, we peered with him. But there was nothing to see,” Mellnik wrote.

From Salon

A young woman pressed her fingers below her eyes to stop tears as her brother stood awkwardly beside her in his garrison cap and uniform.

From The New Yorker

The centerpiece namesake for the latter park title is a large billboard of a young lady dressed like a Rangerette but wearing a garrison cap rather than a Stetson.

From Washington Times

Wearing the garrison cap of a “fish,” or freshman member of the Corps of Cadets, in conservative College Station, Tex.,

From New York Times

People also thought the traditional “bus driver” garrison cap and the “smoky bear” campaign hat conveyed more authority than a ballcap or no hat.

From The Guardian