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

In Miami, Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica Seinfeld share a kiss on their walk, while Lily Allen gives royal vibes in a mini tiara at a special signing of her new album West End Girl in London. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026

Reportedly, the latest problem between the two came when Camilla got upset that Middleton wore Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet tiara at a recent state banquet. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Jan. 2026

The burgundy gown, adorned with a cape and lengthy sleeves, was accessorized with a very special tiara—one that Queen Mary of Denmark bought herself at a 2012 auction. —Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026

Put the ring, bracelet, or tiara in a bowl, spritz with Windex and let sit for a minute. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, royal Persian headdress, from Greek

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tiara

• alara
• amara
• antara
• aymara
• bambara
• camara
• damara
• gandhara
• gemara
• gurdwara
• kumara
• negara

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