tiara

noun

Synonyms of tiaranext
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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But the vast majority of Mary Kay recruits have never known a rhinestone tiara. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 Nevertheless, kudos to the costume team for a different outfit that Grace wears in the second half of the film that’s an absolute jaw-dropper of goth couture with black netting and a tiara. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 On Wednesday, the Princess of Wales wore her first tiara of the year for the Nigerian state visit. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Kate’s choice of tiara also has a sweet connection to Princess Diana. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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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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