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 outfit was topped off with a towering headpiece with ornate embellishments and makeup that included white face paint and red lipstick. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024

There was Demi Moore aglow in her sequined Prada dress, posing for photos with her The Substance co-star Margaret Qualley, who added more star power to the moment with her celestial headpiece by Chanel. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024

Her sparkly lace Philip Treacy headpiece, however, was the standout element. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

Klum's costume was complete with a glowing fingertip and a motorized headpiece, which her team could operate remotely. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 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