noun
headpiece
HEHD-pees
Headpiece (noun) means a decorative or protective covering worn on the head, such as part of a costume or a helmet. Example: “The dancer wore an elaborate feathered headpiece.”
noun
1
A decorative or protective covering worn on the head, such as part of a costume or a helmet.
"The dancer wore an elaborate feathered headpiece."
2
Informal: a person's head or intelligence.
"He's got a good headpiece on him — always solving problems fast."
How to use headpiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative headwear item, or informally, someone's brain/head.
Common pairings
ornate headpiece
bridal headpiece
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Etymology
A compound of head and piece, originally referring to any object covering or protecting the head.
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What does “headpiece” mean?
The word “headpiece” means a decorative or protective covering worn on the head, such as part of a costume or a helmet. In plain terms, a decorative headwear item, or informally, someone's brain/head.
How do you pronounce “headpiece”?
“Headpiece” is pronounced HEHD-pees (/ˈhɛdˌpis/ in IPA).
How do you use “headpiece” in a sentence?
Here is “headpiece” used in a sentence: “The dancer wore an elaborate feathered headpiece.”
What part of speech is “headpiece”?
“Headpiece” is a noun.
How many meanings does “headpiece” have?
“Headpiece” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a decorative or protective covering worn on the head, such as part of a costume or a helmet.
