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

The main still from the film — taken from the film’s opening scene and on show in Cannes — sees Chardy in car wearing a sparkling sci-fi headpiece, which bemused her son. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024

Not since 2014, when Rihanna arrived at the CFDA Awards in a completely sheer Adam Selman gown and matching headpiece, has the 36-year-old made this much of a splash while arriving at a fashion party. —Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024

The look was made complete by her voluminous feather headpiece. —Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

Avoid costumes that include masks or headpieces that could obscure a child's vision, and opt for face paint instead. —Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 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