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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From tiaras to pearl-drop earrings, here’s a list of the royal hand-me-downs Kate Middleton has inherited from Princess Diana through her husband. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026 The Lover’s Knot Tiara Diana’s favorite tiara, the Lover’s Knot, is owned by the Crown. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 On June 17, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima's 19-year-old daughter shimmered in Queen Emma's Diamond Tiara for her first-ever tiara wear at the state banquet celebrating the state visit from Japan at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 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 3 Jul. 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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