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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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of jockey cap1

First recorded in 1740–50

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Example Sentences

The man wore a loose drugget coat and an old jockey-cap, and walked with a stout six-foot staff.

And I say this although I was tied together with bits of rope, and did wear an old jockey cap.

Lulu enters lower left in a jockey-cap, red jacket, white leather breeches and riding boots, a riding cape over her shoulders.

To top her off, she had a jockey cap; and—believe me—I'd of played her mount acrost the board.

In like manner, I would have all admirals painted in a frock and jockey cap, like landed gentlemen.

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