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

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On Aghayeva’s block, a frizzy-haired guy recalled seeing police activity earlier. Jane Bua, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026 The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 Channel the curly-haired cutie and her eccentric fashion with mixed colors and prints. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 That information didn't take away any of the excitement—the instantly recognizable halo-haired figure skater delivered a practically perfect routine with an unparalleled level of chill. Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haired

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

haired

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