headdress Synonyms

headdress Meaning

Wordnet

headdress (n)

clothing for the head

Webster

headdress (n.)

A covering or ornament for the head; a headtire.

A manner of dressing the hair or of adorning it, whether with or without a veil, ribbons, combs, etc.

headdress Sentence Examples

  1. The tribal chief wore an elaborate headdress adorned with intricate beadwork.
  2. The feathered headdress of the Amazonian warrior rustled dramatically as she moved.
  3. The traditional headdress worn by the bride during the ceremony symbolized her transition to married life.
  4. The conquistadors were amazed by the gold and emerald-studded headdresses worn by the Incan nobility.
  5. The headdress, woven from the finest silk, was a symbol of wealth and status in ancient Egypt.
  6. In many cultures, the headdress serves to identify the wearer's social or religious rank.
  7. The headdress worn by the pope during formal ceremonies is known as the papal tiara.
  8. The Native American headdress, often adorned with feathers and beads, is a powerful symbol of cultural identity.
  9. The headdress of a marching band member varies greatly depending on the style and tradition of the band.
  10. The headdress, a ceremonial garment worn on special occasions, holds profound significance within many indigenous communities.

FAQs About the word headdress

clothing for the headA covering or ornament for the head; a headtire., A manner of dressing the hair or of adorning it, whether with or without a veil, ribbons,

helmet, cap,hat,headgear, headpiece, chapeau, hood, turban, tam, billycock

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The tribal chief wore an elaborate headdress adorned with intricate beadwork.

The feathered headdress of the Amazonian warrior rustled dramatically as she moved.

The traditional headdress worn by the bride during the ceremony symbolized her transition to married life.

The conquistadors were amazed by the gold and emerald-studded headdresses worn by the Incan nobility.