Headdress

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdrɛs/

Definitions of headdress

noun a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head, often as a symbol of status or belonging to a particular group or culture

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a colorful headdress at the party.

A2 The tribal chief's headdress was adorned with feathers and beads.

B1 During the cultural festival, many people wore traditional headdresses.

B2 The elaborate headdress worn by the bride was passed down through generations.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of ancient headdresses from different civilizations.

C2 The designer created a stunning headdress for the fashion show, inspired by nature.

Examples of headdress in a Sentence

formal The tribal chief wore an elaborate headdress during the ceremony.

informal She bought a cute headdress for the music festival.

slang Check out that rad headdress she's wearing!

figurative His headdress of knowledge and experience set him apart in the field.

Grammatical Forms of headdress

• past tense: wore
• plural: headdresses
• comparative: more elaborate
• superlative: most elaborate
• present tense: wears
• future tense: will wear
• perfect tense: has worn
• continuous tense: is wearing
• singular: headdress
• positive degree: beautiful
• infinitive: to wear
• gerund: wearing
• participle: worn

Origin and Evolution of headdress

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'headdress' originated from the combination of 'head' and 'dress', referring to an article of clothing worn on the head.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any type of head covering, the term 'headdress' has evolved to specifically refer to elaborate headpieces or headgear worn for ceremonial or decorative purposes.