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 outfit was topped off with a towering headpiece with ornate embellishments and makeup that included white face paint and red lipstick.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
There was Demi Moore aglow in her sequined Prada dress, posing for photos with her The Substance co-star Margaret Qualley, who added more star power to the moment with her celestial headpiece by Chanel.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Her sparkly lace Philip Treacy headpiece, however, was the standout element.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Klum's costume was complete with a glowing fingertip and a motorized headpiece, which her team could operate remotely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
There was Demi Moore aglow in her sequined Prada dress, posing for photos with her The Substance co-star Margaret Qualley, who added more star power to the moment with her celestial headpiece by Chanel.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Her sparkly lace Philip Treacy headpiece, however, was the standout element.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
Klum's costume was complete with a glowing fingertip and a motorized headpiece, which her team could operate remotely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headpiece. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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headpiece
noun
head·piece
-ˌpēs 
: a protective covering for the head
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