headpiece
Americannoun
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printing a decorative band at the top of a page, chapter, etc
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any covering for the head, esp a helmet
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archaic the intellect
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a less common word for crownpiece
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Origin of headpiece
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The outfit, designed by Olivier Rousteing, included a feathered coat and an intricate headpiece.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
We'll see you in a powdered headpiece somewhere near Highclere Castle this June.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
There’s something magical about walking around a large room in the middle of the city and being transported to a whole other world with just a headpiece.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025
When a swimmer’s cap fell into the pool, Paris sent a Speedo-clad worker to collect the headpiece.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2024
The suits had clear visors in the headpiece through which the wearers could see, but the glare and distance made it impossible for Mark to make out their faces.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
To his audience, many of them women aged 18 to 30, Johnson presents the world of colts, jockeys and towering headpieces as a networking opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Before dining, customers picked out their garments from a room lined with traditional "hanfu", or Han clothing, headpieces adorned with faux jewels, and accessories.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
In the Mesoamerican world, feather work was highly esteemed, not only adorning headpieces but also clothing, weapons and other accessories typically associated with rulers, gods and warriors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
The collection featured sari-draped dresses, Nehru-collared jackets and ornate headpieces.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2025
Miss Lacey moved away from the big worktable where all manner of headpieces, hats, and other accessories were laid out.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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