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headdress Synonyms

Another word for headdress

Choosing another word for headdress depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An ornamental or protective covering or band for the head, often worn on formal, ceremonial, or cultural occasions.

Usage Example

"The indigenous leader wore a magnificent feather headgear during the traditional ceremony."

Strongest
headgear
headpiece
Strong
crown
coronet
diadem
tiara
turban
Weak
bonnet
headband
chaplet

• noun (Context 2)

An elaborate arrangement of the hair, sometimes combined with ribbons or jewels, especially as worn by women in historical periods.

Usage Example

"Portraits from the 18th century often feature aristocratic women with towering, powdered headdresses."

Strongest
coiffure
Strong
hairdo
hairstyle
updo
Weak
headgear

• Nearby Words

headcase
headcloth
headcount
headdress
header
headfirst
headgear

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headdress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headdress
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