headpiece
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- noun
- /ˈhɛdˌpis/
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- And the gold fabric in this was recycled theatre curtains, so the headpiece was incredible.
- carved headpiece
- metal headpiece
I have this sparkly dress and I had this headpiece from Amazon in my like costume box.
- I have this sparkly dress and I had this headpiece from Amazon in my like costume box.
- I'm, you know, I got soybean, sugar cane hanging off the back of my headpiece.
- So I've made, I've made a, a, a headpiece for her to wear.
Examples
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During the festival, many attendees showcased their creativity by designing unique headpieces from flowers and feathers.
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The actress wore a beautiful headpiece that complemented her elegant gown at the gala.
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The woman helped me with the gloves and then started to put the headpiece on me.
Fiction book (1991) -
Someone brings a silver headpiece on a stand to Rachel.
Fiction book (1992) -
Rachel sits in front of the mirror putting on the silver headpiece we saw earlier.
Fiction book (1992) -
Medicine Wolf's hair hung long and straight, a bright beaded headpiece tied into one side.
Fiction book (1992) -
The silver headpiece and green cloth on the far left are worn when an initiate enters into a trance.
Academic text (2009) -
The female headpieces display the crested coiffures of eighteenth-century court attendants.
Academic text (1997) -
For the wedding, she chose a stunning headpiece adorned with pearls and crystals.
Synonyms
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1.0
A shaped covering for the head with a brim worn for warmth, protection, or style
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3.0
A circular decorative object worn on the head as a sign of power or victory
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1.0
A band you wear around the head to keep hair back and for decoration
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4.1
A hat for women or children tied under the chin that covers the ears and back of the head
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5.6
An item worn on the head for ceremonies like weddings
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3.6
A piece of hair worn to hide baldness or change hairstyle
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2.3
A piece of cloth often worn by women on the head for warmth, to cover hair, or for style
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Items like hats worn on the head for protection, decoration, or ceremony
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A small round cap that fits the top of the head and has no brim, often worn for religious reasons
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Items you wear on your head, like hats or helmets
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Cloth or hat that people wear on the head, sometimes over the face
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A small bun of hair or ribbon worn on top of the head
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7.5
A small decorative hat worn by women at formal events
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9.0
A headdress made of feathers that some Native American leaders wear for ceremonies
A cover worn on the head decorated with jewels for special events
A tall formal hat for men often covered with silk or fur and worn with a formal suit
A formal men's hat with a tall foldable crown worn to the theatre
A cloth worn on the head for cultural, religious, or protective reasons
A band or jewel worn across the forehead for decoration
A band worn on the forehead during a ceremony
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Morphology
Etymology
Headpiece breaks down into head ('the top part of the body') and piece ('a part or item'), meaning an item worn on the head, much like a crown or headband. That is why a headpiece can be a decorative or ceremonial hat or accessory.