tiara

noun

ti·​ara tē-ˈer-ə 

-ˈär-

1

: a 3-tiered crown worn by the pope

2

: a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by women

Illustration of tiara

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Examples of tiara in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This time around, Taylor skipped the veil and tiara and instead opted to wear flowers in her hair that matched the small bouquet in her hands. —Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

However, with just a touch of imagination, Corona Borealis reveals its beauty, a crown or a tiara, a celestial adornment fit for a beauty queen like Miss America. —Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024

The montage video continues to show the baby decked in a tiara and blue gown — the same ones that had been laid out in the hotel room for her arrival — as her dad playfully throws her in the air and catches her. —Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024

On several occasions, Kate has worn the Lover's Knot tiara. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, royal Persian headdress, from Greek

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

tiara

noun

ti·​ara tē-ˈar-ə  -ˈer- 

-ˈär-

1

: a crown worn by the pope

2

: a decorative headband worn by women on special occasions