Word
headdress
Phoneticshead·dress, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛˌdɹɛs/
UK/hˈɛddɹɛs/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a covering you wear on your head, often for a ceremony, tradition, or special job.
n. a covering or decoration worn on the head, especially as part of ceremonial, traditional, or official dress. Ranges from elaborate ritual pieces to simple protective coverings.
Examples
“She wears a beautiful feathered headdress for the festival.”
“The dancer adjusts her beaded headdress before stepping onto the stage for the traditional performance.”
“The museum's collection includes a nineteenth-century bridal headdress embroidered with silver thread, pearls, and tiny mirrors meant to protect the wearer.”
Examples
simple
“She wears a beautiful feathered headdress for the festival.”
contextual
“The dancer adjusts her beaded headdress before stepping onto the stage for the traditional performance.”
complex
“The museum's collection includes a nineteenth-century bridal headdress embroidered with silver thread, pearls, and tiny mirrors meant to protect the wearer.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “headdress” in context.
Verb
01. adjust headdress
“She paused to adjust headdress before stepping on stage.”
verb + noun
02. appear in headdress
“The performers appeared in headdress representing different regions.”
verb + prep + noun
03. craft headdress
“Artisans craft headdress by hand using feathers and beads.”
verb + noun
04. dress in headdress
“The warriors dressed in headdress and face paint for the ceremony.”
verb + prep + noun
05. headdress slips
“Her heavy headdress slipped during the dance performance.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. ceremonial headdress
“The chief wore a tall ceremonial headdress for the ritual.”
adj + noun
07. elaborate headdress
“The bride wore an elaborate headdress decorated with gold and beads.”
adj + noun
08. feathered headdress
“The warrior wore a bright feathered headdress in the parade.”
adj + noun
09. ornate headdress
“The museum displays an ornate headdress once worn by royalty.”
adj + noun
10. adorned with a feathered headdress
“The warrior was adorned with a feathered headdress.”
11. an elaborate bridal headdress
“She chose an elaborate bridal headdress for her wedding day.”
12. don a ceremonial headdress
“The chief will don a ceremonial headdress for the ritual.”
Real-World Examples
“Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa 'Lisa' Manoban has so delighted her fans in Thailand by wearing the traditional golden headdress in the video for her first solo single that some are going out and buying their own.” “A lavish red and white ostrich feather headdress, designed to make its 16th Century wearer stand out from the crowd, has been recreated.” “The desire of Mexico's president to have a renowned Aztec-era headdress transported from Europe to Mexico for an exhibition poses a significant risk to the delicate pre-Hispanic artifact, according to the Austrian museum that currently possesses it.” Etymology
From head + dress.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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