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

Combining ease of use with the ability to fit the sensors in beanies, caps, and other wearable headpieces could make Sabi an exciting opportunity for those with speech impairments. —Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026

More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026

Disick wore an elaborate outfit with large candy pieces adorned on her dress and a colorful headpiece, while West rocked colorful braids and accessories made out of candy. —Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

For Coachella, experiment with funky belts, headpieces, and sunglasses. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 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