Synonyms of hair

hair

noun

ˈher 

1

as in inch

a very small distance or degree

a race that was won by a hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inch
• neck
• step
• hairline
• ace
• bit
• hairbreadth
• shouting distance
• stone's throw
• particle
• hop, skip, and jump
• trifle
• mite
• jot
• dab
• minim
• smidgen
• crumb
• iota
• trace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mile
• long haul
• infinity
• country mile
• light-year

2

as in fiber

a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair

discovered hairs on the plant's stem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fiber
• wire
• thread
• filament
• bristle
• yarn
• cord
• rope
• string
• tuft
• microfiber
• fuzz

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wool
• coat
• fur
• jacket
• fleece
• skin
• pelage
• pile
• leather
• pelt
• undercoat
• underfur
• hide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hair

Fans noticed that Temple, in costume as PR woman Keeley Jones, had her hair tied in ponytails and wore an Oz-some checkered dress. — Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

The pattern also showed up in the semaglutide trials, where hair loss was reported by roughly 3% of participants versus about 1% on placebo. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The halter-style swimsuit featured thin straps that crossed around her waist, while her long brunette hair fell loosely over her shoulders. — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing hair

• hair shirt
• tear one's hair