tiara

noun

Synonyms of tiaranext
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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Appearing at auction for the first time since it was commissioned by Boucheron in London more than a century ago, the tiara sold for £508,400 ($682,146), far exceeding its estimate. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The centerpiece of the show is a display of more than 20 tiaras, including the Scroll tiara from 1902, worn by Winston Churchill’s wife Clementine Churchill and Rihanna. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 The bride wore the Greek Key tiara owned by the Princess Royal for her special day. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 People suggested Sperling’s choice to wear a tiara at the wedding was a break with modern tradition. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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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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