hair

noun

ˈher How to pronounce hair (audio)
Definition of hairnext
1
as in inch
a very small distance or degree a race that was won by a hair

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2
as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair discovered hairs on the plant's stem

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3
as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick has no hair, but wears a wig a coat made of camel's hair

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Recent Examples of hair While this new Quince dress looks elegant and understated from the front with its V-neckline and floor-length silhouette, the open back with adjustable criss-cross straps gives me the perfect excuse to wear my hair in an updo. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Best lotion treatment Any treatment that contains lotion can weigh down hair and clog hair follicles, but don’t worry. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The star ingredients here are coconut oil—one of the most popular hair moisturizers—and fennel seed oil, which is lightweight and can help strengthen and thus prevent breakage. — Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026 Raspberries in particular can be difficult to clean because they’re covered in tiny hairs that the parasite likes to hang on. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
  1. inch
  2. fiber
  3. wool
  4. neck
  5. wire
  6. coat
  7. step
  8. thread
Noun
  • Working with sections about 2 inches wide, wrap the hair firmly around a silk heatless curling ribbon, directing the hair away from the face.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of inch
Noun
  • Tips for a Balanced Breakfast Protein can help balance a rise in blood sugar levels, while fiber can help contribute to protein’s ability to promote satiety and feelings of fullness.
    — Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026
  • During this curing stage, chemical reactions harden the resin and lock the fibers together into a strong, lightweight structure.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of fiber
Noun
  • Unlike straw or lower-grade wool blends, beaver felt can be reworked without collapsing its structure, which is what allows hats to be reshaped by hand rather than stamped out of a mold.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • The record also states that the boys were wearing heavy wool coats and silk stockings in the middle of summer in Philly.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of wool
Noun
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2026
  • Many runners appeared completely unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of neck
Noun
  • That includes arranging seat belts into place and manipulating small fastenings; working with delicate parts like hoses, wires, carpets and trim panels and supervising technology on the floor.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • There were four vehicles involved in the crash, and a utility pole with communication wires was down, said Jennifer Middleton, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Definition of wire
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  • Sessions generally run 60 to 90 minutes depending on the dog’s size, coat type and condition.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • What little threads remain of our democracy must be protected.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
  • The common thread between these two looks is the triangle halter neckline, with straps that meet at the neck and accentuates the shoulders.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 5 July 2026
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