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

The dress featured a lace bodice and tulle skirt, which the singer paired with a black lace veil and a silver headpiece. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

However, perhaps the most elegant part of the look was her sleek low updo accentuated with a purple orchid headpiece. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

The researchers claim that the headpiece, known as a zong, and the kneeling figure exhibit differences regarding their makeup in terms of geography and time, despite the two parts being buried together. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 15 July 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