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headpiece

American  
[hed-pees] / ˈhɛdˌpis /

noun

  1. a piece of armor for the head; helmet.

  2. any covering for the head.

  3. a headset.

  4. the head as the seat of the intellect; judgment.

  5. the top piece or part of any of various things.

  6. Printing. a decorative piece at the head of a page, chapter, etc.

headpiece British  
/ ˈhɛdˌpiːs /

noun

  1. printing a decorative band at the top of a page, chapter, etc

  2. any covering for the head, esp a helmet

  3. archaic the intellect

  4. a less common word for crownpiece

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of headpiece

First recorded in 1520–30; head + piece

Example Sentences

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Made by Poupard, Napoleon's official hatmaker, the headpiece displays all the hallmark features of an authentic imperial bicorne, including its distinctive proportions, a small tricolour cockade, and a silk‑taffeta lining, Parich said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Be an absolute darling with a limited-edition Victorian-era inspired headpiece made with delicate lace and fine Italian canvas.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Barbara Butch, one of the drag queens at the center of the visual, who can be spotted wearing a headpiece, issued a statement condemning the vitriolic response directed towards her for the performance.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024

While the runway version included a matching headpiece, Zendaya opted for a short sleek hairdo and a blue diamond necklace from Bulgari.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

I snatched my headpiece from the secretary, jamming it back on my head.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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