tiara

Everyday

1. A tiara is a small crown, often decorated with jewels, worn on the head by women and girls, like princesses and queens at special events. tree →
2. (church, history) The papal tiara was a tall triple crown once worn by popes. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, girls may wear toy tiaras for dressing up, birthdays or weddings. In stories and history, princesses and queens wear tiaras at balls and royal events. Phrases: «a sparkly tiara», «wear a tiara», «a diamond tiara».

Examples

• The princess wore a sparkly tiara. tree →
• I wore a plastic tiara to my birthday party. tree →
• The queen's diamond tiara is kept safe in a museum. tree →
• The bride had a small tiara in her hair. tree →
• The fairy costume came with a wand and a tiara. tree →
• Popes once wore a tall triple tiara. tree →

Note

Countable. Pronounced «tee-AR-uh». A tiara is smaller than a crown and usually sits at the front of the head.