1
a
: a protective or defensive covering for the head
b
: an ornamental, ceremonial, or traditional covering for the head
2
3
: an ornament especially at the beginning of a chapter
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
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Camilla's hair was styled under a wide-brimmed hat for the first ceremony then a feather headpiece for the blessing, forgoing a traditional wedding tiara.
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In terms of the specifics, the outlandish headpiece resembles a large castle complete with turrets, windows, and a large circular cut-out for Smith’s face to fit through.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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The host then revealed that the ornate headpiece was designed by Transylvanian fashion brand, Abodi.
—EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The rapper and actor made a statement on the red carpet in a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo and large headpiece created in the shape of a castle, with a hole cut out in the middle for his face.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In terms of the specifics, the outlandish headpiece resembles a large castle complete with turrets, windows, and a large circular cut-out for Smith’s face to fit through.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
The best and worst moments from the 2025 Grammy Awards
The host then revealed that the ornate headpiece was designed by Transylvanian fashion brand, Abodi.
—EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The rapper and actor made a statement on the red carpet in a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo and large headpiece created in the shape of a castle, with a hole cut out in the middle for his face.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headpiece
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headpiece. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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headpiece
noun
head·piece
-ˌpēs 
: a protective covering for the head
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