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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These add to even bolder pieces, such as an eye-catching heart pendant and a whimsical tiara. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025 Kate's most iconic jewels previously worn by Diana are undoubtedly her sapphire and diamond engagement ring (which was originally from the future King Charles, and the sparkler Prince William later proposed to Kate with) and the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara, a go-to tiara for both women. Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 On Monday, Choi will go head-to-head with 31 other contestants for the tiara — and a chance to represent South Korea at the Miss Universe final in Mexico this November. Oscar Holland, CNN, 28 Sep. 2024 There is the Scroll tiara commissioned in 1902 that Rihanna was wearing on the cover of W Magazine in 2016; the Crash wristwatch that was designed in 1967 at the brand’s London boutique on Bond Street, and Mexican actor María Félix’s snake necklace from 1968. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Dec. 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 6 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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