balding

1 of 2

adjective

bald·​ing ˈbȯl-diŋ 

: becoming bald

bespectacled and balding

balding

2 of 2

present participle of bald entry 2

Examples of balding in a Sentence

Adjective

He wore a hat to cover his balding head.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Devoid of any hint of satanic greatness, the balding, nearsighted bureaucrat on the stand in Jerusalem looked more like an accountant than anything else. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

For years, Modi, a balding man of small stature, has held an outsized presence in the imagination of the Indian public. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Digger removed his hat for one of the photos, revealing the balding gray hairpiece atop Cruise’s dome, as well as a clear look at his prosthetic nose and false sideburns. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

He is described as balding, possibly White or Latino, in his 40s or 50s. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for balding

• scalding