headdress

/ˈheddres/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈheddres/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhed-ˌdres/ (ame, mw)

headdress — noun

  • headdresssingular
  • headdressesplural

1. a decorative item that people wear on their head at cultural ceremonies, traditi

1.名詞B2
釋義

a decorative item that people wear on their head at cultural ceremonies, traditional events, or as part of a costume — for example, a crown, a feathered headpiece, or a ceremonial veil

例句

The bride wore a headdress of white feathers and silk flowers at her wedding.

collocation: wear + a headdress

At the festival, dancers wore colourful headdresses that reached down to their shoulders.

plural form for group context

同義詞
  • headpiece

    broader term that includes small hair accessories; less strongly associated with ceremony

  • crown

    specific to royalty, typically made of metal and jewels; a formal symbol of power

  • tiara

    a small, semi-circular crown worn by women at formal events like weddings or galas

文法句型

a headdress

headdresses (plural)

用法筆記

Unlike 'hat', which is everyday and practical, 'headdress' is almost always decorative and associated with cultural ceremonies, traditional performances, or formal costumes.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a headdress to block the sun.
✅She wore a sun hat to block the sun.
💡'Headdress' is decorative or ceremonial; 'hat' is used for practical purposes like sun protection.