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

A jewelled, crown-like headpiece worn by women on formal occasions.

"The bride wore a delicate tiara instead of a veil."

The tall, three-tiered crown worn by the Pope.

"Historic portraits show popes wearing the papal tiara."

How to use tiara

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

tiaraed past tense, tiaras plural, tiarae plural, tiaræ plural, tiaras singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin tiara, from Greek tiara, of uncertain ultimate origin.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for tiara

ara kara para Tara bara mara Nara Sara Lara Dara Cara Zara

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Frequently asked questions

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.