noun
tiara
tee-AH-ruh
Tiara (noun) means a jewelled, crown-like headpiece worn by women on formal occasions. Example: “The bride wore a delicate tiara instead of a veil.”
noun
1
A jewelled, crown-like headpiece worn by women on formal occasions.
"The bride wore a delicate tiara instead of a veil."
2
The tall, three-tiered crown worn by the Pope.
"Historic portraits show popes wearing the papal tiara."
How to use tiara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative, crown-like piece of jewellery worn on the head, usually by women at formal events.
Common pairings
a diamond tiara
wear a tiara
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Word forms
- Plural
- tiaras, tiarae, tiaræ
- Third person singular
- tiaras
- Past tense
- tiaraed
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The bride wore a delicate _____ instead of a veil.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin tiara, from Greek tiara, of uncertain ultimate origin.
Rhymes for tiara
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What does “tiara” mean?
The word “tiara” means a jewelled, crown-like headpiece worn by women on formal occasions. In plain terms, a decorative, crown-like piece of jewellery worn on the head, usually by women at formal events.
How do you pronounce “tiara”?
“Tiara” is pronounced tee-AH-ruh (/tiˈɑɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tiara” in a sentence?
Here is “tiara” used in a sentence: “The bride wore a delicate tiara instead of a veil.”
What part of speech is “tiara”?
“Tiara” is a noun.
Where does the word “tiara” come from?
The word “tiara” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin tiara, from Greek tiara, of uncertain ultimate origin.
How many meanings does “tiara” have?
“Tiara” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a jewelled, crown-like headpiece worn by women on formal occasions.
