: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers)
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Overlanders are arguably the most intense gearheads in the outdoor community.
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Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 24 May 2025
But even the most serious audio gearhead might blink twice when faced with a $2,700 price tag for a pair of non-custom earphones.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2025
Here’s why gearheads should get excited about one of the biggest sales of the year:
An epic assortment of products: By our last count, there are almost 6,500 products on sale for this REI event.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Cigar aficionados will delight in a hidden room that’s equipped with advanced air purification, and gearheads can admire all their four-wheeled collection in the auto gallery.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 24 May 2025
But even the most serious audio gearhead might blink twice when faced with a $2,700 price tag for a pair of non-custom earphones.
—New Atlas, 15 June 2025
Here’s why gearheads should get excited about one of the biggest sales of the year:
An epic assortment of products: By our last count, there are almost 6,500 products on sale for this REI event.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
Cigar aficionados will delight in a hidden room that’s equipped with advanced air purification, and gearheads can admire all their four-wheeled collection in the auto gallery.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gearhead
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“Gearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gearhead. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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