: having hair especially of a specified kind
usually used in combination
dark-haired

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When William began dating Kate Middleton, now known as Princess Kate, their duo became a trio, with Harry accompanying the lovebirds to official engagements and glitzy ceremonies as the flame-haired third wheel. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026 In the photos released by the court, a gray-haired Yang is wearing a dark jacket and standing between two uniformed police officers. ABC News, 6 July 2026 As a Kenyan-Mexican woman, Nyong’o’s casting challenges Hollywood’s stereotypical representation of Helen as a white, golden-haired woman. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 During extra time, the cameras picked out a grey-haired man in the stands, holding a baby. Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for haired

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of haired was in the 14th century

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“Haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haired. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

: having hair especially of a specified kind
usually used in combination
red-haired
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