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hair

[hair] / hɛər /
NOUN
threadlike growth on animate being
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eyebrow fiber fur grass haircut hairstyle mane sideburn strand wig wool
STRONG
beard bristle cilium coiffure cowlick cut down eyelash feeler filament fluff fringe lock mop moustache quill ruff shock thatch tress tuft vibrissa villus whiskers
WEAK
frizzies split ends

Example Sentences

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She ended up wearing her hair in a visible bun as a compromise, the complaint states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said her players "do not deserve that level of refereeing" after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoided a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Champions League quarter-final exit.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Cenci owns a company that sells mermaid clip-on hair extensions and flew in from New Jersey.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He widens his stance, brings his face closer to mine, tucks a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.