headpiece

noun

head·​piece ˈhed-ˌpēs 

1

a

: a protective or defensive covering for the head

b

: an ornamental, ceremonial, or traditional covering for the head

2

: brains, intelligence

3

: an ornament especially at the beginning of a chapter

Synonyms

• cap
• chapeau
• hat
• headdress
• headgear
• lid [slang]

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

Dressed in a traditional-looking headpiece at what appears to be an after-hours bonfire celebration, the star makes smoldering eye contact with someone offscreen while giving a sly smile. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024

Still, accessories added a whimsical touch, including precious bonnets, crowns and headpieces crafted by artist Patrizia Benedetta Fratus, daughter of the protagonist of the movie Maria Teresa Brescianini. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Fifi Mahony's: This French Quarter shop is known for wigs and headpieces. —Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024

The look included a coordinated headpiece, which also wrapped around Corrin’s neck. —Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

headpiece

noun

head·​piece -ˌpēs 

: a protective covering for the head