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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The look included a coordinated headpiece, which also wrapped around Corrin’s neck.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
But because this is Carrie Bradshaw, the ceremony eventually balloons into a soirée at the New York Public Library, complete with a Vivienne Westwood gown and dramatic bird headpiece.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Her hair was styled by Gabrielle Corney and accessorized with a Maria Elena headpiece.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Fox accessorized with a matching headpiece and chatelaine purse, completing her intricate look with Sable Jewelry rings and red reptile print Matea Gluščević platforms.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
But because this is Carrie Bradshaw, the ceremony eventually balloons into a soirée at the New York Public Library, complete with a Vivienne Westwood gown and dramatic bird headpiece.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Her hair was styled by Gabrielle Corney and accessorized with a Maria Elena headpiece.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Fox accessorized with a matching headpiece and chatelaine purse, completing her intricate look with Sable Jewelry rings and red reptile print Matea Gluščević platforms.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headpiece. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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headpiece
noun
head·piece
-ˌpēs 
: a protective covering for the head
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