tiara

noun

1
: a 3-tiered crown worn by the pope
2
: a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by women

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No one is sitting around polishing tiaras and waiting for their prince to come, in other words. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024 Incredibly, the jewels can transform into a tiara or a pair of earrings. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 In the world of millinery, designing a tiara for a future Queen is a life-defining moment. Monique Jessen, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Captured by Tina Barney, the campaign featured a pageant theme complete with tiaras and sashes. Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tiara 

Word History

Etymology

Latin, royal Persian headdress, from Greek

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiara was in 1616

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“Tiara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiara. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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tiara

noun
ti·​ara tē-ˈar-ə How to pronounce tiara (audio) -ˈer- How to pronounce tiara (audio)
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1
: a crown worn by the pope
2
: a decorative headband worn by women on special occasions

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