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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The trio in tiaras rode in the parade in an open convertible, waving to spectators. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The Lover’s Knot Tiara Diana’s favorite tiara, the Lover’s Knot, is owned by the Crown. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 The nineteenth-century lace veil was found in an antiques market and secured with Grace Kelly's Cartier tiara. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026 The creative take on a tiara was joined by an Archive Gold Link Collar and Archive Molten Cuffs by Alexis Bittar. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiara. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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