tiara

noun

1
: a 3-tiered crown worn by the pope
2
: a decorative jeweled or flowered headband or semicircle for formal wear by women

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Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025 By then, of course, Melania’s hat had come off — the only permissible headwear at a state banquet are the crowns and tiaras worn by senior royals. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 Kate's gown was designed by Phillipa Lepley, and her tiara, a favorite of the late Princess Diana, is known as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot, Vogue reported. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 The Lover’s Knot has become her signature tiara, blending continuity with a subtle tribute to Diana while signalling her own growing role as the future queen. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tiara

Word History

Etymology

Latin, royal Persian headdress, from Greek

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiara was in 1616

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“Tiara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiara. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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tiara

noun
ti·​ara tē-ˈar-ə How to pronounce tiara (audio) -ˈer- How to pronounce tiara (audio)
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1
: a crown worn by the pope
2
: a decorative headband worn by women on special occasions

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