1
a
: a protective or defensive covering for the head
b
: an ornamental, ceremonial, or traditional covering for the head
2
3
: an ornament especially at the beginning of a chapter
Examples of headpiece in a Sentence
The bride wore a veil with a beaded headpiece.
the bride will be wearing a flowing veil fastened to a pearl-covered headpiece
Recent Examples on the Web
Meanwhile, his wife also had a breakout moment in a headpiece debut.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Zendaya again, of course, in a more dramatic silhouette for her billowing black Victorian-style Givenchy dress by John Galliano and a bouquet of roses for headpiece.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
For a dramatic finish, McGirr created a special headpiece for Del Rey, using natural hawthorn branches and draping them with a veil of sheer tulle.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Most Redo! Image After walking the carpet in her Margiela ensemble, the actress walked it again in a dramatic black Givenchy gown and a vibrant floral headpiece by Alexander McQueen, both of which were archival pieces.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 7 May 2024
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Zendaya again, of course, in a more dramatic silhouette for her billowing black Victorian-style Givenchy dress by John Galliano and a bouquet of roses for headpiece.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
For a dramatic finish, McGirr created a special headpiece for Del Rey, using natural hawthorn branches and draping them with a veil of sheer tulle.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Most Redo! Image After walking the carpet in her Margiela ensemble, the actress walked it again in a dramatic black Givenchy gown and a vibrant floral headpiece by Alexander McQueen, both of which were archival pieces.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 7 May 2024
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headpiece. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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headpiece
noun
head·piece
-ˌpēs 
: a protective covering for the head
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