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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She's even donned a tiara for the occasion—dressed as a royal? Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 Countering the narrative presented by Harry in his memoir Spare, royal biographer Robert Lacy wrote that there was more drama behind Markle’s wedding tiara selection than had previously been disclosed. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026 Weinberger wore a rhinestone tiara to pour the diamond cider. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 When perched high on the head, the mask could also be worn as a tiara. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 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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