jockey cap

noun

1. a cap with a long visor, worn by jockeys.

jockey cap

noun

1. a cap with a long peak projecting from the forehead

Word History and Origins

Origin of jockey cap¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

Sammy plopped the dunce cap on top of his jockey cap.

From Literature

Horses as old as 4 might run their first race in the family’s traditional black silks and cherry jockey cap and continue to run at 6 or 7.

From New York Times

The door of the helicopter opened, and out stepped, first a fair and ruddy-faced young man, then, in green velveteen shorts, white shirt, and jockey cap, a young woman.

From Literature

But hard decisions are as much a part of the stable’s legacy as its traditional black silks and cherry jockey cap, which have long been a fixture at America’s biggest races.

From New York Times

Hemingway has ditched the traditional American-style baseball cap in favour of tighter fitting "jockey caps" with smaller peaks.

From The Guardian