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
Recent Examples on the Web
The family’s belongings were used to craft the space and included wash basins, children’s books and toys, an ukulele, and a Knox The Hatter hat box with a handwritten label indicating that the headpiece inside was for the Kentucky Derby.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The intricate gold ensemble, designed by Dolce & Gabbana, included a headpiece that featured an entire nativity scene.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
We’re used to seeing you often in really elaborate wigs and headpieces, so what was the inspiration for wearing a more traditional wig and a frilly loose dress for the branding challenge?
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Irulan is often seen in smaller, metallic headpieces, which West likens to armor.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024
Bracy wore a headpiece and formfitting white gown for the wedding, and the reception was decorated with various flower arrangements and string lights, PEOPLE reported.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Pike’s black tea-length dress, with a lace appliqué Philip Treacy headpiece, would have made her character Elspeth Catton proud.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Donning a brilliant white headpiece of fringed feathers, Dietrich is radiant.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
All her beadwork headpieces have a constrictive nun-like look around her face and frame it.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The intricate gold ensemble, designed by Dolce & Gabbana, included a headpiece that featured an entire nativity scene.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
We’re used to seeing you often in really elaborate wigs and headpieces, so what was the inspiration for wearing a more traditional wig and a frilly loose dress for the branding challenge?
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Irulan is often seen in smaller, metallic headpieces, which West likens to armor.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024
Bracy wore a headpiece and formfitting white gown for the wedding, and the reception was decorated with various flower arrangements and string lights, PEOPLE reported.
—Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Pike’s black tea-length dress, with a lace appliqué Philip Treacy headpiece, would have made her character Elspeth Catton proud.
—Carol McColgin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Mar. 2024
Donning a brilliant white headpiece of fringed feathers, Dietrich is radiant.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
All her beadwork headpieces have a constrictive nun-like look around her face and frame it.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Headpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headpiece. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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headpiece
noun
head·piece
-ˌpēs 
: a protective covering for the head
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