headpiece

noun

head·​piece ˈhed-ˌpēs 

1

a

: a protective or defensive covering for the head

b

: an ornamental, ceremonial, or traditional covering for the head

2

: brains, intelligence

3

: an ornament especially at the beginning of a chapter

Synonyms of headpiece

• hat
• cap
• helmet

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

McQueen juxtaposed religious imagery with the brutality of war, incorporating Don McCullin's photographs of the Vietnam War into garments alongside ecclesiastical tailoring, bumster trousers, and thorn-like headpieces. — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Both dresses paired with ornate beaded headpieces, which are having something of a moment with stars lately. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Keeping her styling consistent, Kardashian completed the outfit with a green chainmail headpiece featuring gold accents. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

It’s accompanied by a giant gold lamé jacket and a spiky gold headpiece. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for headpiece

• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• increase
• mouthpiece

Kids Definition

headpiece

noun

head·​piece -ˌpēs 

: a protective covering for the head