A tiara is a decorativemade to look attractive or pretty rather than useful headpiece, often set with jewels, worn by women for formal or ceremonialconnected with a formal event, ritual, or public tradition occasions. It is usually smaller and lighter than a crowna circular jeweled head ornament worn by a ruler.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /tiˈɑrə/
Easy pronunciation: tee-AH-ruh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable.
Pronunciation for the noun meaning a jeweled headdress worn on formal occasions.
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Tiara Meaning
a jeweled headpiece worn for formal events
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
Example: She wore a diamond tiara at the gala.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use tiara to mean any crown, but a tiara is usually a smaller ornamental headpiece.
- A tiara is not the same as a coronet, which is a different kind of head ornament used in some contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does tiara mean?
A tiara is a jeweled headdress or decorative headpiece worn on formal occasions.
Is a tiara a crown?
Not exactly. A tiara is a smaller ornamental headpiece, while a crown is usually larger and more formal.
What part of speech is tiara?
Tiara is a noun.
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