tiara

noun

ti·​ara tē-ˈer-ə How to pronounce tiara (audio) -ˈär- How to pronounce tiara (audio)
Synonyms of tiaranext
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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Topping off her regal wardrobe moment, Middleton wore Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, one of her most frequently worn royal jewels. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 For her look, Camilla wore a blue gown and also wore a tiara. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Queen Camilla opted for the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, which was one of the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorites. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Originally commissioned from the House of Garrard in 1913 for Queen Mary, the tiara was designed as a replica of the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 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

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The first known use of tiara was in 1616

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tiara

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

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