Meaning & use

circlet

noun·Advanced

A small circular band, especially one worn on the head as jewelry or a crown.

See it in a sentence

The bride wore a delicate circlet of flowers instead of a veil.

The museum displayed an ancient golden circlet found in a royal tomb.

A note on using this word

Circlet is a somewhat literary or historical term, often used for a simple crown-like headpiece rather than modern jewelry.

Words with a similar meaning

bandtiara

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