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
The earthy frock, which takes inspiration from a '90s Dior dress, also featured a feathery headpiece and berry bundles pinned to the ensemble.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Her spiked Paco Rabanne look, from the spring 1996 couture collection, even came with the matching headpiece.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 May 2024
The Oscar winner was photographed striking her best movie-star-pose as the massive headpiece nearly covered her whole face.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
The 28-year-old star took to the red carpet in a gold and silver minidress and headpiece with arrow-like spikes — similar to the gold, metallic color scheme that’s been used to promote her upcoming Mad Max prequel.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
The branches stretched into a headpiece with a beige mesh veil draped across her face.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The family’s belongings were used to craft the space and included wash basins, children’s books and toys, an ukulele, and a Knox The Hatter hat box with a handwritten label indicating that the headpiece inside was for the Kentucky Derby.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The intricate gold ensemble, designed by Dolce & Gabbana, included a headpiece that featured an entire nativity scene.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
We’re used to seeing you often in really elaborate wigs and headpieces, so what was the inspiration for wearing a more traditional wig and a frilly loose dress for the branding challenge?
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Her spiked Paco Rabanne look, from the spring 1996 couture collection, even came with the matching headpiece.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 May 2024
The Oscar winner was photographed striking her best movie-star-pose as the massive headpiece nearly covered her whole face.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
The 28-year-old star took to the red carpet in a gold and silver minidress and headpiece with arrow-like spikes — similar to the gold, metallic color scheme that’s been used to promote her upcoming Mad Max prequel.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
The branches stretched into a headpiece with a beige mesh veil draped across her face.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The family’s belongings were used to craft the space and included wash basins, children’s books and toys, an ukulele, and a Knox The Hatter hat box with a handwritten label indicating that the headpiece inside was for the Kentucky Derby.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The intricate gold ensemble, designed by Dolce & Gabbana, included a headpiece that featured an entire nativity scene.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
We’re used to seeing you often in really elaborate wigs and headpieces, so what was the inspiration for wearing a more traditional wig and a frilly loose dress for the branding challenge?
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headpiece. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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headpiece
noun
head·piece
-ˌpēs 
: a protective covering for the head
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