headdress

American  

[hed-dres] / ˈhɛdˌdrɛs /

noun

1. a covering or decoration for the head: heads.

   a tribal headdress of feathers.

2. a style or manner of arranging the hair.

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headdress British  

/ ˈhɛdˌdrɛs /

noun

1. any head covering, esp an ornate one or one denoting a rank or occupation

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Etymology

Origin of headdress

First recorded in 1695–1705; head + dress

Example Sentences

I went to a case, slid the glass back, and pulled out a few headdresses—simple wedding crowns and some elaborate but smaller combs.

From Literature

One man shares images with his face showing, wearing a thobe and headdress while holding a falcon on his arm, with other photos at the gym and pool.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We don't want a consultation. We want this decree revoked," Indigenous leader Gilson Tupinamba, wearing a large headdress of blue and orange feathers, told a meeting with government representatives on Wednesday.

From Barron's

The inclusivity of his beliefs are also suggested as we see him at a fire ceremony, alongside indigenous peoples wearing elaborate headdresses, at an inaugural "Harmony Summit" last summer.

From BBC

In keeping with the medieval look, some of the individuals pushing it had animal headdresses, reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• hat
• helmet
• tiara
• turban