# headdress

/ˈhɛˌdɹɛs/ (US) · /hˈɛddɹɛs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/headdress
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

a covering you wear on your head, often for a ceremony, tradition, or special job.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

headgear, headpiece, headwear

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