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headdress

noun

ˈhed-ˌdres

Definition of headdress

as in hat

a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown most of the acrobats riding the horses and elephants wore some sort of fancy headdress

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Recent Examples of headdress Kelly had sent models down the runway wearing anything from a watermelon bra top and matching headdress to a mini dress featuring golliwog embellishments in order to reclaim some of the most offensive stereotypes that were often birthed in the American south. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 When there is a goal, people will cheer and wave flags or even their headdress. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 The 21-year-old goalkeeper, who takes his last name from the Mura people of his birth, left his headdresses and bows behind to play for Originarios, a new soccer club in Rio’s fifth division that is mainly for players under the age of 23. — ABC News, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for headdress

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The ready-to-wear includes classic styles suitable for everyday wear, including a quarter-zip, long-sleeve, T, hat and towel.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Several candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring, while others have teased possible runs or had their names floated in recent days.

— Connor Greene, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of hat

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