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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The late Queen wore both black and bright colors during previous meetings with Catholic popes during her record reign and even added tiaras. Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Each tiara is set with 233 baguette and round cut Swarovski Zirconia and crystal stones. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 In pictures published earlier this month, Robbie is seen in a wedding scene, walking the English moors in a white ball gown, with a veil, diamond tiara and bridal bouquet. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 The tiara and the bracelet are typically on display with many other pieces from the Danish Royal Collection at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen. Renan Botelho, WWD, 5 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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