Synonyms & related words for headdress

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of headdress — including headgear, headpiece, hat, headcloth, kerchief, coif. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to headdress

Explore words related to headdress — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include kaffiyeh, puggree, turban, headscarf, headband, mobcap, skullcap, headscarves. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for headdress

Common synonyms for headdress include headgear, headpiece, hat, headcloth, kerchief, coif, chapeau, cap — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does headdress come from?

The word headdress breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old French origin: head, from Old English heafod (“head”); and dress, from Old French drecier (“to arrange, adorn”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.